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Groups may sue over Biden's debt plan, but they need a plaintiff

Inside Higher Ed

The Biden administration released a legal memo from the Justice Department that outlines its authority to cancel student loan debt through powers listed in the HEROES Act of 2003. Legal action would potentially bring into question Biden’s use of executive authority, which is the first of its kind in history.

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2023 Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Our constitutional history does not tolerate that choice.” On June 30, the Supreme Court struck down the measure, which was based on the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students (HEROES) Act of 2003. The public will have an opportunity at that stage to provide another round of input by commenting on those proposed rules.”