Case: Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc. v. U.S. Department of Education

1:24-cv-01982 | U.S. District Court for the District of District of Columbia

Filed Date: July 9, 2024

Closed Date: Aug. 14, 2025

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Case Summary

(This summary is temporary while we research the case further). On July 9, 2024, the Louis D. Brandeis Center, Inc. and Jewish Americans for Fairness in Education filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education in federal court. The organization plaintiffs alleged that the Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights improperly dismissed its complaint against the University of Pennsylvania in violation of the Administrative Procedure Act and its own procedures. The organization plaintiffs had alleged that the University failed to investigate antisemitism on campus following the October 7th attacks. 

People

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Judge(s)

Contreras, Rudolph (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Webber, Mitchell D. (District of Columbia)

Attorney for Defendant

Horowitz, Brenda A. (District of Columbia)

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Docket

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COMPLAINT against MIGUEL CARDONA, CATHERINE LHAMON, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION ( Filing fee $ 405 receipt number ADCDC-11011985) filed by LOUIS D. BRANDEIS CENTER, INC., JEWISH AMERICANS FOR FAIRNESS IN EDUCATION. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B, # 3 Exhibit C, # 4 Exhibit D, # 5 Civil Cover Sheet, # 6 Summons -Miguel Cardona, # 7 Summons -U.S. Dept. of Education, # 8 Summons -Catherine Lhamon, # 9 Summons -U.S. Attorney General, # 10 Summons -U.S. Attorney's Office for D.C.)(Webber, Mitchell) (Entered: 07/09/2024)

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2 Exhibit B

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3 Exhibit C

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4 Exhibit D

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5 Civil Cover Sheet

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6 Summons -Miguel Cardona

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7 Summons -U.S. Dept. of Education

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8 Summons -Catherine Lhamon

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9 Summons -U.S. Attorney General

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10 Summons -U.S. Attorney's Office for D.C.

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July 9, 2024

July 9, 2024

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by LOUIS D. BRANDEIS CENTER, INC. (Webber, Mitchell) (Entered: 07/09/2024)

July 9, 2024

July 9, 2024

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LCvR 26.1 CERTIFICATE OF DISCLOSURE of Corporate Affiliations and Financial Interests by JEWISH AMERICANS FOR FAIRNESS IN EDUCATION (Webber, Mitchell) (Entered: 07/09/2024)

July 9, 2024

July 9, 2024

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SUMMONS (5) Issued Electronically as to All Defendants, U.S. Attorney and U.S. Attorney General (Attachments: # 1 Notice and Consent)(znmw) (Entered: 07/10/2024)

July 10, 2024

July 10, 2024

Case Assigned/Reassigned

July 10, 2024

July 10, 2024

Case Assigned to Judge Rudolph Contreras. (znmw)

July 10, 2024

July 10, 2024

5

AFFIDAVIT of Mailing re U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (Webber, Mitchell) Modified event on 7/26/2024 (znmw). (Entered: 07/26/2024)

July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024

6

AFFIDAVIT of Mailing re MIGUEL CARDONA (Webber, Mitchell) Modified event on 7/26/2024 (znmw). (Entered: 07/26/2024)

July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024

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AFFIDAVIT of Mailing re CATHERINE LHAMON (Webber, Mitchell) Modified event on 7/26/2024 (znmw). (Entered: 07/26/2024)

July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024

8

AFFIDAVIT of Mailing re United States Attorney General. (Webber, Mitchell) Modified event on 7/26/2024 (znmw). (Entered: 07/26/2024)

July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024

9

AFFIDAVIT of Mailing re United States Attorney. (Webber, Mitchell) Modified event on 7/26/2024 (znmw). (Entered: 07/26/2024)

July 26, 2024

July 26, 2024

10

NOTICE of Appearance by Brenda A. Gonzalez Horowitz on behalf of MIGUEL CARDONA, CATHERINE LHAMON, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 09/19/2024)

Sept. 19, 2024

Sept. 19, 2024

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response to Plaintiffs' Complaint and Proposed Briefing Schedule by MIGUEL CARDONA, CATHERINE LHAMON, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 09/19/2024)

Sept. 19, 2024

Sept. 19, 2024

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to

Sept. 19, 2024

Sept. 19, 2024

MINUTE ORDER granting 11 Defendants' Unopposed Motion for Extension of Time: It is hereby ORDERED that the Defendants' response to 1 Plaintiffs' Complaint shall be filed on or before October 25, 2024. It is FURTHER ORDERED that the Plaintiffs' opposition to Defendants' response shall be filed on or before November 22, 2024. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants' reply shall be filed on or before December 20, 2024. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 09/19/2024.(lcrc1)

Sept. 19, 2024

Sept. 19, 2024

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MOTION to Dismiss Plaintiffs' Complaint by MIGUEL CARDONA, CATHERINE LHAMON, U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. (Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 10/25/2024)

Oct. 25, 2024

Oct. 25, 2024

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Unopposed MOTION for Extension of Time to File Opposition to Defendants' Motion to Dismiss the Complaint and for Entry of Amended Briefing Schedule by LOUIS D. BRANDEIS CENTER, INC., JEWISH AMERICANS FOR FAIRNESS IN EDUCATION. (Attachments: # 1 [Proposed] Order)(Webber, Mitchell) (Entered: 11/21/2024)

Nov. 21, 2024

Nov. 21, 2024

Order on Motion for Extension of Time to

Nov. 21, 2024

Nov. 21, 2024

ORDER granting 13 Consent Motion for Extension of Time: It is HEREBY ORDERED that Plaintiffs' opposition to 12 Defendants' Motion to Dismiss shall be filed on or before December 6, 2024. It is FURTHER ORDERED that Defendants' reply shall be filed on or before January 17, 2025. SO ORDERED. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 11/21/2024. (lcrc1)

Nov. 21, 2024

Nov. 21, 2024

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Memorandum in opposition to re 12 Motion to Dismiss filed by LOUIS D. BRANDEIS CENTER, INC., JEWISH AMERICANS FOR FAIRNESS IN EDUCATION. (Attachments: # 1 Text of Proposed Order)(Webber, Mitchell) (Entered: 12/06/2024)

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Dec. 6, 2024

Dec. 6, 2024

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REPLY to opposition to motion re 12 Motion to Dismiss filed by U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, MIGUEL ANGEL CARDONA, CATHERINE LHAMON. (Gonzalez Horowitz, Brenda) (Entered: 01/17/2025)

Jan. 17, 2025

Jan. 17, 2025

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ORDER granting 12 Motion to Dismiss. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 8/11/2025. (lcrc1) (Entered: 08/11/2025)

Aug. 11, 2025

Aug. 11, 2025

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MEMORANDUM OPINION granting 12 Motion to Dismiss. See document for details. Signed by Judge Rudolph Contreras on 8/11/2025. (lcrc1) (Entered: 08/11/2025)

Aug. 11, 2025

Aug. 11, 2025

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NOTICE OF APPEAL TO DC CIRCUIT COURT as to 16 Order on Motion to Dismiss by JEWISH AMERICANS FOR FAIRNESS IN EDUCATION, LOUIS D. BRANDEIS CENTER, INC.. Filing fee $ 605, receipt number ADCDC-12016318. Fee Status: Fee Paid. Parties have been notified. (Webber, Mitchell) (Entered: 10/10/2025)

Oct. 10, 2025

Oct. 10, 2025

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Transmission of the Notice of Appeal, Order Appealed (Memorandum Opinion), and Docket Sheet to US Court of Appeals. The Court of Appeals fee was paid re 18 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court. (znmw) (Entered: 10/14/2025)

Oct. 14, 2025

Oct. 14, 2025

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USCA Case Number

Oct. 15, 2025

Oct. 15, 2025

USCA Case Number 25-5363 for 18 Notice of Appeal to DC Circuit Court, filed by JEWISH AMERICANS FOR FAIRNESS IN EDUCATION, LOUIS D. BRANDEIS CENTER, INC.. (mg)

Oct. 15, 2025

Oct. 15, 2025

Case Details

State / Territory:

District of Columbia

Case Type(s):

Education

Special Collection(s):

Title VI Anti-Palestinian/Antisemitism cases

Key Dates

Filing Date: July 9, 2024

Closing Date: Aug. 14, 2025

Case Details

Other Dockets:

District of District of Columbia 1:24-cv-01982

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