An effort to target Grand Canyon University by the Biden administration was ended this week with a unanimous decision by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to dismiss its lawsuit against the school’s largest provider, Grand Canyon Education.
The FTC said two other legal decisions helped influence the new governance to unanimously vote on dismissal.
FTC Chairman Andrew N. Ferguson joined by Commissioners Melissa Holyoak and Mark R. Meador issued the following statement:
Today, the Commission dismissed its complaint against Grand Canyon Education, Inc., and its CEO, Brian Mueller. This case, which we inherited from the previous administration, was filed nearly two years ago and has suffered losses in two motions to dismiss. These losses are compounded by recent events: Grand Canyon secured a victory over the Department of Education in a related matter before the Ninth Circuit; the Department of Education rescinded a massive fine levied on related grounds; and the Internal Revenue Service confirmed that Grand Canyon University is properly claiming 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation designation. In its reduced form, this case presents consumers very little upside relative to the cost of pursuing it to completion, especially given the developments chronicled above. We view it as imprudent to continue expending Commission resources on a lost cause. Because we have a duty to maximize consumers’ return on their tax-dollars investment, we have decided against pursuing this matter any further.
The lawsuit, which already had been dismissed by the United States District Court of Arizona against Grand Canyon University on jurisdictional grounds, has now been completely dropped after all parties filed a joint Stipulation of Dismissal with Prejudice with the court.
GCU President Brian Mueller said he was appreciative that current FTC officials took an objective look at the case and recognized the numerous agencies and courts that have already ruled in GCU’s favor on the same allegations.
“As we have stated from the beginning, not only were these accusations false, but the opposite is true,” Mueller said. “We go above and beyond what is required in our disclosures and are recognized as a leader in this area.”
GCU also has maintained that the allegations were a coordinated effort by former officials within the Biden Administration to undermine a thriving Christian university.
“They threw everything they had at us for four years, and yet, despite every unjust accusation leveled against us, we have not only survived but have continued to thrive as a university,” Mueller said. “That is a testament, first and foremost, to the strength and dedication of our faculty, staff, students and their families. Above all, it speaks to our unwavering belief that the truth would ultimately prevail.”
I, myself, have no need for religious institutions, but I assert that since no one can opt out of gov’t, gov’t must serve everyone and if it embarks on a course of action that discriminates for or against _anyone_ that course must cease. Taken to it’s logical conclusion, this means that govt cannot approve or disapprove religious or areligious universities, but it also means it cannot fund them, either.
while this is over – the prosecution of Christians and Jewish is just beginning in this Nation – it will diminish for the time being but the anti-sentiment remains as it has grown in England – France – EU nations. The pitch of that assault will only increase – Jews will leave to Israel – Christians obfuscated on all levels. Buckle up – unfortunately this is not over – its just beginning – The making of Mystery Babblyon in the making
Hallelujah!
AMEN!!!!!!!!!
Never forget it was Raul Grijalva and his Mexican Mafia that shot down GCU coming to Tucson, purchasing the failed El Rio Golf Course. But not in the Mafia’s territory, Christians would in no way be allowed. Tucson/Pima County is Commie Country, only worship allowed is to themselves.
Let them help to get in and open a new frontier.
Don’t forget Grijalva worked in cahoots with the current POS Mayor! Just wait until LaGorda takes her dad’s seat…hold on to your butts!