Federal Judge Halts Biden's New Student Loan Forgiveness Plan
Temporary restraining order issued after GOP-led states challenge the Education Department's authority.
- The ruling affects an estimated 30 million borrowers anticipating relief.
- Republican attorneys general argue the plan violates separation of powers and harms state finances.
- The Education Department had planned to implement the relief by October.
- This is the latest in a series of legal setbacks for Biden's debt relief efforts.
- A hearing is scheduled for September 18 to further address the lawsuit.