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Civil group seeks revival of student loan forgiveness lawsuit
NCLA contends the Education Department unlawfully extended a nearly three-year student loan pause, costing taxpayers an estimated $175 billion, and undermining public-service loan forgiveness.
- The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed a brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit to revive a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education regarding student loan policies.
- The lawsuit challenges the Department of Education's extension of a federal pause on student loan payments and interest accrual.
- NCLA claims this policy cost taxpayers at least $175 billion and harmed public-service employers by undermining the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
- The 6th Circuit will review whether the Mackinac Center has standing to challenge the Department of Education's actions.
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Civil group seeks revival of student loan forgiveness lawsuit
(The Center Square) – The New Civil Liberties Alliance filed an opening brief this week with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit, asking the court to bring back a lawsuit brought by the Mackinac Center for Public…
Civil group seeks revival of student loan forgiveness lawsuit saying pause cost taxpayers $175B
NCLA also argues that the Department of Education's actions violated the Constitution’s appropriations clause by canceling debt without congressional authorization and distorted the labor market.
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