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Supreme Court questions Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

A decision is expected in May or June.

Fortune

The student loan forgiveness program is about to face a showdown before the Supreme Court

The Supreme Court will start reviewing two cases that challenge the legality of Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan Tuesday.

Fortune

Biden's student loan relief faces its biggest test yet at the Supreme Court

On Tuesday, the justices will hear expedited arguments in a challenge to the Biden plan brought by six states — Missouri, Nebraska, Iowa, Arkansas, Kansas and South Carolina.

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"Third-Party Standing" Doctrine Shouldn't be Used to Block Lawsuits Challenging Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

Legal scholar Michael Dorf claims Supreme Court should rule on this basis. But the doctrine doesn't apply to this case, and is dubious anyway.

Reason

Arguments for Standing in the Student Loan Cases

A few thoughts on the states' brief and their amici

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Our Amici Brief in the Student Loan Forgiveness Cases

arguing against standing, even though the program is unlawful.

Reason

Biden defends student loan forgiveness to Supreme Court as cancellation remains blocked for borrowers

The U.S. Justice Department kicked off the new year by filing a brief with the U.S. Supreme Court, defending President Joe Biden’s widespread plan to forgive student loan debt for an estimated 40 million borrowers. Last August, Biden announced his administration would forgive up to $10,000 in federal student loan…

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Biden administration urges Supreme Court to revive student loan forgiveness plan

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration asked the Supreme Court on Friday to lift lower court orders and clear the way for the Education Department to forgive millions of student loans.

Los Angeles Times

Biden Administration Asks Supreme Court to Lift Injunction Blocking their Massive Loan Forgiveness Program

The Supreme Court's resolution of this procedural issue may be a preview of the justices' views on the ultimate resolution of the student loan forgiveness litigation.

Reason

Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Gets Blocked Again

On Monday, a federal appeals court placed an injunction on Biden's student loan forgiveness plan, marking the second major setback for the proposal in recent days.

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Parents Face Criminal Charges Over Children's Tattoos

Plus: a nationwide injunction on student loan forgiveness, Tyson and Holyfield team up on marijuana edibles, government needn't save risky crypto investors from themselves, and more...

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8th Circuit Rules States Have Standing to Challenge Biden's Loan Forgiveness Plan

The decision overrules a trial court ruling and likely paves the way for a decision on the merits striking down the program.

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Another federal court strikes down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan

“The injunction will remain in effect until further order of this court or the Supreme Court of the United States.”

Fortune

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit Enjoins Biden Student Loan Forgiveness Plan

A federal appeals court has entered a nationwide injunction pending appeal in Missouri's lawsuit against President Biden's student loan forgiveness policy.

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Prison Slavery Up for a Vote in 5 States

Plus: Federal court dismisses state challenge to student loan debt forgiveness, not all independent contractors want to be employees, and more...

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Federal Court Issues Dubious Decision Dismissing Six-State Lawsuit Against Biden Loan Forgiveness Program for Lack of Standing [Updated]

The ruling is based on badly flawed reasoning, and may well be overturned on appeal. Even if it isn't, the plaintiff states have an obvious way to get around it.

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A look inside the legal battle to stop Biden's student loan relief

The legal cases all face the same challenge: finding a plaintiff who will be clearly harmed by debt cancellation.

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