Williams v. Columbia College et al
Plaintiff: Darius K. Williams
Defendant: Columbia College and United States Department of Education
Case Number: 4:2026cv01062
Filed: August 28, 2026
Court: U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
Presiding Judge: Reed O'Connor
Referring Judge: Hal R Ray
Nature of Suit: Other Statutes: Administrative Procedure Act/Review or Appeal of Agency Decision
Cause of Action: 28 U.S.C. ยง 1331 Fed. Question
Jury Demanded By: Plaintiff
Docket Report

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Date Filed Document Text
August 28, 2026 Filing 5 Summons issued as to Columbia College, United States Department of Education, U.S. Attorney, and U.S. Attorney General. (Clerk Note: Summons requested and issued Over-the-counter) (saw) Modified docket text on 8/28/2026 (saw).
August 28, 2026 Filing 4 Notice and Instruction to Pro Se Party (saw)
August 28, 2026 Filing 3 New Case Notes: A filing fee has been paid. CASREF case referral set (see Special Order 3). Magistrate Judge Ray preliminarily assigned. No prior sanctions found. (For court use only - links to the #national and #circuit indexes.) File to: Judge O Connor. Pursuant to Misc. Order 6, Plaintiff is provided the Notice of Right to Consent to Proceed Before A U.S. Magistrate Judge. Clerk to provide copy to plaintiff if not received electronically. Attorneys are further reminded that, if necessary, they must comply with Local Rule 83.10(a) within 14 days or risk the possible dismissal of this case without prejudice or without further notice. (saw)
August 28, 2026 Filing 2 Request for Clerk to issue Summons filed by Darius K. Williams. (saw)
August 28, 2026 Filing 1 COMPLAINT WITH JURY DEMAND against Columbia College, United States Department of Education filed by Darius K. Williams. (Filing fee $405; Receipt number 400006544) Unless exempted, attorneys who are not admitted to practice in the Northern District of Texas must seek admission promptly. Forms, instructions, and exemption information may be found at www.txnd.uscourts.gov, or by clicking here: # Attorney Information - Bar Membership. If admission requirements are not satisfied within 21 days, the clerk will notify the presiding judge. (saw)

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