National News

Texas judge rules Biden debt forgiveness program illegal; appeal expected

(Supplied/Indiana News Service)

AUSTIN, Texas (Network Indiana) — A federal judge in Texas is blocking President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program.

Judge Mark Pittman, previously appointed by former President Trump, ruled it unconstitutional on Thursday. The lawsuit was filed last month by a conservative group, the Job Creators Network Foundation, on behalf of borrowers who didn’t qualify for debt relief.

Earlier this year, the Biden administration rolled out plans to cancel $10,000 dollars for most student loan borrowers. That program had already been on hold due to several legal challenges brought on by Republicans.

The Department of Justice is planning to appeal the ruling.

Related posts

Donald Trump says Obama-IS remark was sarcasm

AP News

Braun among Republicans planning to reject electors

Network Indiana

How and where to donate to Hurricane Harvey victims

Brooklyne Beatty

1 comment

Pat November 14, 2022 at 11:41 am

obviously — it is illegal, unconstitutional, unethical, and immoral

Reply

Leave a Reply to Pat Cancel Reply