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Court Blocks Biden's SAVE Plan, Pauses Payments for 8 Million Borrowers

The temporary halt on the student debt relief program raises concerns of financial instability and legal battles.

  • The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals issued a temporary block on the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan.
  • More than 8 million borrowers enrolled in SAVE will have their payments paused and placed in interest-free forbearance.
  • The Biden administration and student debt advocates warn of severe financial consequences for borrowers if the block remains.
  • Republican-led states argue that the SAVE plan exceeds the legal authority granted to the administration.
  • The Education Department continues to defend the plan, emphasizing its benefits for low-income borrowers.
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