Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Another Pillar of Biden’s Student Debt Plan

Published On Sep 5, 2024, 3:34 PM

A federal judge has temporarily blocked a part of President Biden's student debt relief plan that aimed to cancel debt for up to 27 million borrowers. This ruling follows a lawsuit from seven Republican states claiming the Education Department was moving ahead with the program without proper judicial oversight. The administration plans to contest the ruling in court, signaling ongoing legal battles surrounding student debt relief as the election approaches.