In a major legal twist, President Joe Biden‘s student loan forgiveness plan has been blocked once again. Just yesterday, a federal judge in Georgia dismissed the state’s lawsuit, saying they didn’t have enough standing to sue. But then the case moved to Missouri, where a judge appointed by Trump issued a new injunction temporarily stopping the plan from moving forward.
Here’s why it matters: The ruling bars the U.S. Department of Education from erasing any student debt until the court reviews the case. The GOP-led states behind the lawsuit claim Biden‘s plan harmed state-run agencies like the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority (MOHELA). The judge is saying if Biden cancels loans now, the case cannot be reviewed properly.
Legally, it’s a huge delay, and financially, it leaves millions of borrowers, especially Black students, hanging. The legal battle could take weeks or months, meaning the promised debt relief is on hold.
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