California State University v. US Department of Education - Administrative Review

NDCA Recently Filed Cases

Filed March 6th, 2026

Detected March 7th, 2026

Summary

The Board of Trustees of the California State University has filed a civil case against the US Department of Education. The case, filed on March 6, 2026, seeks an injunction against the US government or vacatur of an agency decision under the Administrative Procedures Act.

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What changed

The Board of Trustees of the California State University has initiated a civil lawsuit against the US Department of Education and its Secretary, Linda McMahon, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The case, docketed as 5:26-cv-01970, is based on the Administrative Procedures Act and seeks review or appeal of an agency decision, requesting an injunction against the government or vacatur of the agency's action. The filing fee was $405.

This action signifies a direct legal challenge to a decision or action by the Department of Education. The court has issued an Initial Case Management Scheduling Order, setting deadlines for a Case Management Statement by June 3, 2026, and an Initial Case Management Conference for June 10, 2026. Regulated entities, particularly those interacting with the Department of Education, should monitor this case for potential implications regarding agency decision-making and administrative review processes.

What to do next

Monitor case developments in California State University v. US Department of Education (Case No. 5:26-cv-01970).
Review the Initial Case Management Scheduling Order and associated deadlines, including the Case Management Statement due June 3, 2026.
Assess potential impact on agency interactions and administrative review processes.

Source document (simplified)

Board of Trustees of the California State University v. United States Department of Education et al

Case Number: 5:26-cv-01970 Location: San Jose Case Type: Civil Case Basis: U.S. Government Defendant Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Administrative Procedures Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision Date Filed:

March 6, 2026

Last Filing Date:

March 6, 2026

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Recent Filings

| Date Filed | Docket Number | Document Description |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 03-06-26 | 1 | COMPLAINT against Linda McMahon, United States Department of Education ( Filing fee $ 405, receipt number ACANDC-21728370.). Injunction against the US government/official or APA vacatur requested. Filed by Board of Trustees of t |
| 03-06-26 | 2 | Proposed Summons. (Heckenlively, Bryan) |
| 03-06-26 | 8 | Initial Case Management Scheduling Order with ADR Deadlines: Case Management Statement due by 6/3/2026. Initial Case Management Conference set for 6/10/2026 01:30 PM in San Jose, - Videoconference Only. (dhm, COURT STAFF) |
| 03-06-26 | 9 | Summons Issued as to Linda McMahon, United States Department of Education, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (dhm, COURT STAFF) |
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