Department of Education v. Career Colleges and Schools of Texas
Case Dismissed
Case dismissed, pursuant to Rule 46, on August 11, 2025.
Issue
Whether the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit erred in holding that the Higher Education Act of 1965 does not permit the assessment of borrower defenses to repayment before default, in administrative proceedings, or on a group basis.
Aug 29, 2024Application (24A221) to extend the time to file a petition for a writ of certiorari from September 10, 2024 to October 10, 2024, submitted to Justice Alito.
Aug 29, 2024Application (24A221) granted by Justice Alito extending the time to file until October 10, 2024.
Oct 10, 2024Petition for a writ of certiorari filed. (Response due November 12, 2024)Oct 16, 2024Motion to extend the time to file a response from November 12, 2024 to December 12, 2024, submitted to The Clerk.Oct 17, 2024Motion to extend the time to file a response is granted and the time is extended to and including December 12, 2024.
Nov 12, 2024Brief amici curiae of Public Citizen, et al. filed.Dec 12, 2024Brief of respondent Career Colleges and Schools of Texas in opposition filed.Dec 13, 2024Waiver of the 14-day waiting period for the distribution of the petition pursuant to Rule 15.5 filed by petitioners. (Corrected letter efiled and uploaded 12/17/24)Dec 23, 2024Reply of petitioners Department of Education, et al. filed. (Distributed)Dec 24, 2024DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 1/10/2025.
Jan 10, 2025Petition GRANTED limited to Question 1 presented by the petition.
Jan 24, 2025Motion to hold the briefing schedule in abeyance filed by petitioners Department of Education, et al.Feb 6, 2025Motion to hold the briefing schedule in abeyance GRANTED.
May 29, 2025Motion to resume merits briefing filed by petitioners Department of Education, et al.Jun 16, 2025Motion DISTRIBUTED for Conference of 6/18/2025.
Jun 23, 2025Motion of petitioners to resume merits briefing GRANTED.
Jul 2, 2025Motion for an extension of time to file the briefs on the merits filed.Jul 8, 2025Motion to extend the time to file the briefs on the merits granted. The time to file the joint appendix and petitioners' brief on the merits is extended to and including August 20, 2025. The time to file respondent's brief on the merits is extended to and including October 2, 2025. The reply brief is to be filed in compliance with Rule 25.3.
Jul 9, 2025Motion to dispense with printing the joint appendix filed by petitioner Department of Education, et al.Aug 8, 2025Letter from petitioner notifying Clerk of forthcoming dismissal.Aug 8, 2025Stipulation of dismissal under Rule 46.1 filed.Aug 11, 2025Case Dismissed - Rule 46.
Recommended Citation: Department of Education v. Career Colleges and Schools of Texas, SCOTUSblog, https://www.scotusblog.com/cases/department-of-education-v-career-colleges-and-schools-of-texas/