Legal / Courts

Biden extends student loan payment freeze as debt forgiveness program stalls in court

The Education Department said if litigation isn't resolved, the moratorium will end June 2023.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Nov. 22, 2022

Department of Justice identifies suspect in most of this year’s HBCU bomb threats

The alleged perpetrator, a minor, will be brought up on charges unrelated to the threats against HBCUs, according to the FBI.

By Laura Spitalniak • Nov. 18, 2022

Federal attorneys can now recommend student loan discharges in bankruptcy proceedings

Officials tout new student loan bankruptcy process as more fair and accessible, but consumer advocates say much depends on how it's put in place.

By Rick Seltzer • Nov. 17, 2022

Judge approves Sweet v. Cardona student debt relief settlement, but likely appeal looms

The deal would cancel $6 billion in student loans for students who say the Education Department didn't respond to allegations 151 colleges misled them.

By Rick Seltzer , Natalie Schwartz • Nov. 17, 2022

Texas universities want to take back degrees for cheating. Can they?

The case stems from two public colleges attempting to revoke degrees more than a decade ago after academic misconduct allegations arose.

By Jeremy Bauer-Wolf • Oct. 24, 2022

How a boot camp sold ISAs and ended up filing for bankruptcy protection

Prehired faces a glut of state investigations. A critic says the case could indicate larger problems for a vocational niche that had been booming.

By Lilah Burke • Oct. 21, 2022

Florida A&M students sue state, alleging decades of underfunding and program duplication

New lawsuit's program duplication argument echoes a case settled in 2021 in Maryland — after 15 years.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 22, 2022

Yeshiva University will restart clubs without recognizing LGBTQ organization

The university and a student group that wants it to recognize a Pride Alliance agreed to stay a court ruling as the case moves through appeals.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 22, 2022

Arizona shuts down Aspen University nursing program

After regulators stepped in, the for-profit said it would not be able to meet a required nursing exam student pass rate in the foreseeable future.

By Laura Spitalniak • Sept. 21, 2022

Yeshiva University shelves undergraduate clubs instead of recognizing LGBTQ group during legal battle

University leaders say they suspended clubs as they follow U.S. Supreme Court instructions for appealing a New York court's order.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 19, 2022

Yeshiva University must recognize LGBTQ club for now after Supreme Court backs out of case

Justices voted 5-4 to stop blocking a New York court order while the university appeals in the state. But the case could return to the Supreme Court soon.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 15, 2022

Lawsuit seeks ouster of Seattle Pacific trustees, interim president over anti-LGBTQ hiring policy

Leaders breach fiduciary duty with a policy that violates Washington law, plaintiffs allege in another case involving a religious college and LGBTQ rights.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 13, 2022

Supreme Court says Yeshiva University does not have to recognize LGBTQ student club for now

The move blocked a June order from a New York court but doesn't end a case at the intersection of human rights law and First Amendment protections.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 12, 2022

Baylor College of Medicine notches rare win against insurer in COVID-19 damages case

Lloyd's of London syndicates must pay $48.5 million under an insurance policy because the coronavirus led to physical loss or damage, a Texas jury says.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 7, 2022

Eastern Gateway sues U.S. Department of Education over free college program restrictions

Regulators overstepped their authority with enforcement actions threatening the Ohio community college's operations, the lawsuit says.

By Rick Seltzer • Sept. 6, 2022

Last week’s big number: 8 million borrowers in line for automatic debt forgiveness

A recap of last week’s major higher ed news starts with President Joe Biden’s long-anticipated student debt relief plan.

By Higher Ed Dive Staff • Aug. 29, 2022

Biden administration moves to solidify DACA in federal regulations

The step is meant to protect the program from continuing legal challenges, but it won't change much for colleges.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 25, 2022

Why a judge put the brakes on Florida’s Stop WOKE Act

The case leading to an injunction is separate from a lawsuit filed last week by seven professors and a college student at Florida public institutions.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 22, 2022

Here’s a list of the colleges in the Sweet v. Cardona settlement agreement

A judge tentatively approved a plan to deliver automatic debt relief to borrower defense applicants who attended one of 150-plus institutions.

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated Sept. 28, 2022

Seattle Pacific University says state attorney general’s investigation into hiring policies violates religious rights

This case and others may hasten a showdown at the U.S. Supreme Court between anti-discrimination employment laws and the First Amendment.

By Laurel Kalser • Aug. 9, 2022

$6B borrower defense settlement gets tentative OK, but colleges can intervene

Additional colleges have until Aug. 25 to file motions to intervene in Sweet v. Cardona.

By Laura Spitalniak • Aug. 5, 2022

Eastern Gateway says it can restart free college program after Pell Grant debate

After regulators last week said the program was illegal, the community college said it’s been told it can enroll new and returning students.

By Rick Seltzer • July 27, 2022

What federal policy changes will matter for college business officers?

At its annual meeting, the National Association of College and University Business Officers flagged federal court cases and regulations to monitor.

By Rick Seltzer • July 19, 2022

For-profits oppose plan to forgive $6B in student loans to settle borrower defense case

The deal would relieve debts for 200,000 borrowers, but several institutions say it sidesteps regulations.

By Natalie Schwartz • Updated July 15, 2022

Last week's big number: 2.8%

A recap of last week's major higher ed news calls attention to public colleges losing net tuition revenue per student.

By Higher Ed Dive Staff • July 11, 2022