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Judge Blocks Trump's Loan Forgiveness Overhaul | US News
A federal judge has blocked a Trump-era plan to overhaul the public service loan forgiveness program, calling it an overreach that could violate free speech rights. The proposed changes would have let the Education Department deny forgiveness to employers deemed to have a “substantial illegal purpose,” including those involved in immigration or terrorism — definitions critics say are dangerously vague. Over 20 states and nonprofit groups challenged the rule, arguing it was politically motivated and would deter talented graduates from vital public service jobs. The judge noted the…
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