March 26, 2026·24-3093·Panel Decision·By Aisha Johnson
The United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit dismissed an appeal filed by multiple states against the President and the Department of Education. The dismissal was granted based on a joint stipulation from all parties involved in the litigation.
Background
Multiple states filed an appeal challenging actions by the President and the Department of Education. The parties subsequently entered into a stipulation requesting the court to dismiss the appeal.
The court’s reasoning
The court acted upon the parties’ Stipulation to Dismiss. The court noted that the parties agreed the appeal should be dismissed and that each party would bear its own costs and fees. The court dismissed the appeal in accordance with the parties’ stipulation.
What it means going forward
The appeal is terminated, and the district court’s prior proceedings remain in effect without further appellate review on the merits.
