Biden's Sweeping Student Loan Forgiveness Plan Can Move Forward, Federal Judge Rules

A federal judge has allowed a temporary restraining order against President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan to expire, paving the way for the administration to proceed with its relief efforts. U.S. District Judge Randal Hall ruled in favor of the administration, citing Georgia’s lack of standing to sue. The judge transferred the case to Missouri, as the states argued Biden's plan would most impact the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority. Republican-led states then requested a federal judge in Missouri to determine if the plan should remain blocked.