U.S. District Judge David O. Carter and lawyers tour the Brentwood School, where the pool, football field and other facilities are on land leased from the Department of Veterans Affairs. School officials issued a brief statement saying the VA had offered to meet with them in Washington. In his judgment, Carter nullified the leases on the grounds that they do not principally benefit veterans as required by law. But Carter took a conciliatory stance toward the Brentwood school, saying he did not want to deprive students of the facilities. He praised the VA for terminating the illegal leases and said he was encouraged by its apparent openness to larger housing units.

Source: Los Angeles Times February 11, 2026 18:31 UTC