Lockhart v. United States (2005)
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Lockhart v. United States, 546 U.S. 142 (2005), is a United States Supreme Court decision concerning whether the United States government can offset Social Security benefits to collect on student loan debt over 10 years old. In a unanimous decision, the Court affirmed the lower court's decision that allowed the offset by the government.
Quick Facts Lockhart v. United States, Argued November 2, 2005 Decided December 7, 2005 ...
Lockhart v. United States | |
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Argued November 2, 2005 Decided December 7, 2005 | |
Full case name | James Lockhart v. United States |
Citations | 546 U.S. 142 (more) 126 S. Ct. 699; 163 L. Ed. 2d 557 |
Case history | |
Prior | 376 F.3d 1027 (9th Cir. 2004); cert. granted, 544 U.S. 998 (2005). |
Holding | |
The government can offset Social Security benefits to collect on student loan debt that is over 10 years old. | |
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Case opinions | |
Majority | O'Connor, joined by unanimous |
Concurrence | Scalia |
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