PSLF Blocked by Federal Judges | Dayton News

Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 1, 2026 · 1m

Federal judges have blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to overhaul the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, halting changes that would have denied forgiveness to workers at employers deemed to have a “substantial illegal purpose.” The move, which was set to take effect immediately, was swiftly halted by courts who ruled the Education Department lacked legal authority to implement the new rules. Critics, including states, nonprofits, and cities, argue the policy could punish organizations based on their missions or political views — potentially violating First Amendment rights…