A federal judge granted additional higher-education groups more time to submit newly required admissions data to the Department of Education, extending the deadline for institutional members of the Association of American Universities and the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities in Massachusetts to April 14. The data is aimed at assessing compliance with a 2023 Supreme Court decision limiting race-conscious admissions. The judge’s ruling is part of a broader legal fight over whether the data collection should be enjoined while litigation continues. The Education Department previously pushed for a March 31 submission date for all institutions, and courts in multiple states have granted partial delays. The extension underscores how compliance deadlines are becoming staggered across states and institutional sectors, affecting planning timelines for admissions reporting and audit readiness.