Sen. Rand Paul advocates for state control in education

Senator Rand Paul appeared on "Face the Nation" on March 23, 2025. He discussed legal questions surrounding the deportation of detainees and the implications of the Alien and Enemies Act. He noted that the Bill of Rights applies to all people in the U.S., but there are laws allowing the president to deport individuals with less due process. Paul explained that the courts may have to balance these conflicting laws. He believes the Supreme Court will ultimately decide whether the Alien and Enemies Act is constitutional. He mentioned that the administration wants to take this legal matter to the Supreme Court, but it raises concerns about individuals being deported without proper hearings. The senator also spoke about a plan he proposed to recover federal funding. He has discussed with Elon Musk the idea of clawing back $500 billion in funding already approved by Congress. He noted the challenges in getting congressional support for this plan, particularly among Republicans. On education, Paul criticized the effectiveness of federal funding in improving student performance in Kentucky. He indicated a preference for states to manage education without federal involvement. He emphasized the need for educational innovations and better teacher support, suggesting that the best educators could teach larger audiences online. Paul concluded by advocating for more autonomy for teachers and a focus on improving student learning outcomes over increasing funding.