Largest Christian institution triumphs as Biden administration drops lawsuit, marking an end to prolonged 'legal warfare' led by FTC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced the dropping of its lawsuit against Grand Canyon University, a decision that has been met with relief by the university's president, Brian Mueller.
The lawsuit, filed under the Biden administration in 2023, alleged that Grand Canyon University, Grand Canyon Education, Inc., and its president and CEO, Brian Mueller, used deceptive advertising and engaged in illegal telemarketing. Specifically, the lawsuit claimed that the university misled prospective doctoral students about the amount of time it would take to finish its accelerated program and illegally called prospective students who submitted their contact information on the school's website but requested not to be contacted.
However, in a significant turn of events, the Department of Education rescinded a $37.7 million fine against Grand Canyon University in May 2025. This decision paved the way for the FTC to reconsider its stance, ultimately leading to the dropping of the lawsuit.
Joe Biden has no direct role in the FTC's proceeding against Grand Canyon University; the FTC is an independent regulatory agency conducting the investigation.
The lawsuit also claimed that Grand Canyon University deceptively marketed itself as a nonprofit. This allegation was significant, given that the university's nonprofit status is a key aspect of its identity and mission.
Grand Canyon University is the largest Christian college in the United States, with a student body of over 200,000. The university's president, Brian Mueller, discussed the FTC's lawsuit over deceptive advertising on "Fox & Friends." Mueller stated that the FTC dropping the charges ends "years of coordinated lawfare by government officials under the Biden Administration against the largest Christian university in the country."
Joshua Q. Nelson, a reporter for our website Digital, has been closely following the developments surrounding Grand Canyon University. Joshua, an alum of Syracuse University with a degree in Political Science, joined our website in 2019. He primarily focuses on education policy at both the local and federal levels, as well as the parental uprising in education and politics.
Joshua can be reached at [email protected] for story tips. He is also active on Twitter and LinkedIn, where he shares updates and insights on his work. Joshua's work includes coverage of the parental uprising in education, a topic that has gained significant attention in recent years.
This development in the Grand Canyon University case marks a significant moment in the ongoing dialogue about education policy and the role of regulatory agencies in the education sector. As the case progresses, our website Digital will continue to provide updates and analysis on this important issue.
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