# Nick Brown

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## Timeline

- **2026-09-29**: SAVE Plan Exit Deadline — Earliest deadline for borrowers to leave the SAVE plan; those who do not act are automatically enrolled in the standard repayment plan.
- **2026-06**: 90-Day Notice Issued — SAVE plan borrowers are notified they have 90 days to choose an alternative repayment plan or be placed in the standard plan.
- **2026-05-12**: Appeals Court Stay — US Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit paused the lower court ruling temporarily.
- **2026-05-08**: Lower Court Decision — US Court of International Trade ruled the tariff unlawful, leading to a challenge.
- **2026-03-12**: Washington Files Lawsuit — AG Nick Brown sues to block the data collection mandate.
- **2026-02-15**: Federal Data Mandate Issued — Dept. of Education requires colleges to submit detailed demographic admission data.
- **2026-01**: Tariff Imposition — President Trump imposed the 10% global tariff under Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act.
- **2026-01**: Supreme Court Ruling — The Supreme Court struck down previous tariffs under IEEPA, limiting presidential authority.
- **2025-01-20**: Trump Administration Inauguration — Shift in Department of Education priorities toward 'merit-based' compliance.
- **2023-06-29**: SFFA v. Harvard Ruling — Supreme Court effectively ends race-conscious admission programs.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### SAVE plan cancellation faces Sept. 29 deadline as 23-state lawsuit challenges grad loan rule
2026-07-25 07:55:39 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 3

With the SAVE plan’s earliest exit date set for Sept. 29, 2026, legal battles intensify: a multi-state coalition sued the Dept. of Education over a separate rule limiting graduate loans, while the legality of the SAVE cancellation itself remains untested in court.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/save-plan-deadline-legal-challenges-graduate-loans

### US Court Pauses 10% Tariff Ruling, Aiding Trump
2026-05-13 02:10:00 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 8/10 · Sources: 2

A federal appeals court has temporarily halted a ruling against Donald Trump's 10% global tariff, raising questions about executive authority under Section 122. This development underscores potential shifts in trade regulation and judicial oversight, impacting legal precedents for future cases. Legal experts are watching closely as this could redefine presidential powers in trade policy.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/us-court-pauses-trump-tariff-ruling-legal

### Washington Sues Trump Dept. of Education Over College Demographic Data Mandate
2026-03-12 01:07:03 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The State of Washington has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump Department of Education, challenging a new mandate that requires colleges to disclose granular admission data on race and sex. The legal challenge argues the federal demand constitutes regulatory overreach and violates student privacy protections.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/washington-lawsuit-trump-education-department-data-privacy

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