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- A federal judge blocked the Trump administration’s restrictions on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, citing violations of free speech rights for borrowers engaging in lawful activities such as supporting immigrants and teaching inclusion.
- Judge Joun criticized the lack of justification for the rule, which could potentially disqualify borrowers based on vague accusations of illegal activity, asserting that the administration cannot create new criminal prohibitions through rulemaking.
- The PSLF program, which provides loan forgiveness for government and non-profit workers after ten years of service, has helped over one million borrowers since its inception, while the recent ruling aligns with a broader legal challenge from multiple states and organizations against the administration’s policies.
