Democrats Urge Biden to Deliver Student Debt Relief Despite Legal Setbacks

The Biden administration's original broad student debt relief plan was struck down by the Supreme Court.
The Education Department is now pursuing a new rulemaking process to provide relief, but it could take over a year.
Democratic lawmakers want Biden to accelerate this process so relief can be delivered before student loan payments resume in October.
The Biden administration has implemented some reforms like income-driven repayment plans to provide interim relief.
Democrats argue broad debt cancellation is urgently needed to aid middle-class families and address racial economic disparities.