Judge Blocks Trump’s Student Loan Rule | Dover News

A federal judge has blocked a Trump-era overhaul of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, calling it an overreach that risks violating free speech and targeting nonprofits politically. The new rules, set to take effect this week, would have disqualified employers with alleged “substantial illegal purposes,” but the judge found the definitions vague and not tied to actual criminal laws. Over twenty states and dozens of nonprofits challenged the changes, arguing they’d discourage vital public service work and harm more than a million borrowers who’ve already benefited. The judge noted the department’s own data suggested only a handful of employers would be affected annually, making the sweeping changes unnecessary. The ruling vacates the rules before they take effect, delivering a major victory for advocates and borrowers relying on the program to manage student debt while serving their communities. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/853c8ed4902e2f57