An injunction stops the program while litigation plays out. Judges in the Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals granted an injunction against the most recent loan relief plan…
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Supreme Court Rules Against President’s Student Loan Forgiveness
The opinion affirms the “power of the purse” belongs to Congress. The Supreme Court declared that President Biden’s administration does not have the authority to take unilateral action…
Read MoreSenate Plan Would Cut College Costs
A series of bills would also address student debt. Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Steve Daines of Montana, Tommy Tuberville of Alabama, Chuck Grassley of Iowa, Tim Scott…
Read MoreSupreme Court Hears Appeal for Biden Student Loan Cancellation
Skeptical justices point to major questions doctrine. The Supreme Court heard arguments for the appeal from President Biden’s administration to reconsider the legality of President Joe Biden’s plan…
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Education Secretary Proposes Reducing Student Loan Debt
The president’s loan forgiveness program awaits its day in court. The Department of Education announced a new proposal to cut student loan payments on undergraduate loans by half…
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Another Appellate Court Blocks Student Loan Forgiveness
Executive branch program said to exceed congressional delegation of legislative power. The Fifth Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals has upheld a U.S. District Court ruling that blocked President Biden’s…
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Federal Student Loan Repayment Pause Extended
Education secretary announces extension to provide relief from uncertainty as loan forgiveness is litigated. On Tuesday, the president’s administration extended the federal student loan repayment pause through June…
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Student Loan Forgiveness Ruled Unconstitutional
A federal judge determines the president’s plan violates the Constitution’s separation of powers. President Biden’s administration was sued by two Americans, with the support of a small business…
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Senator Introduces “Make the Universities Pay Act”
Proposes 50% of student loan defaults to fall on college. Senator Josh Hawley proposed new legislation on Wednesday called “Make the Universities Pay Act” that intends to hold…
Read MorePresident Announces Major Student Loan Forgiveness
Benefits accrue to tens of millions of Americans. President Biden is taking action Wednesday to forgive $10,000 or more in federal student loan debt, a move that would…
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