FTC Drops Lawsuit Against Grand Canyon Education, Clearing Path for University Amid Ongoing Civil Suit

Phoenix, Arizona — The Federal Trade Commission has dropped its lawsuit against Grand Canyon Education related to the university’s doctoral programs. This decision comes after the agency faced setbacks in previous motions to dismiss during a case initiated under the Biden Administration. The FTC’s dismissal arrived shortly after the U.S. Department of Education canceled a significant $37.7 million fine levied against Grand Canyon University in 2023. This fine had been a focal point of the litigation against the university. In a notable judicial victory for Grand Canyon Education, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the … Read more

Judges Challenge Legality of Atlanta Airport Searches Amid Black Actors’ Discrimination Suit

ATLANTA — A recent decision by the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals has drawn attention to allegations of racial profiling involving the Clayton County Police Department’s program at Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport. The court ruled that there are sufficient grounds to question the constitutionality of searches conducted on jet bridges, particularly focusing on the treatment of Black passengers. Barry Friedman, the attorney representing plaintiffs André and Clayton English, expressed eagerness to uncover more details regarding the alleged unconstitutional practices. The case centers on incidents in which both men were allegedly stopped and questioned by police … Read more