Student loan forgiveness to be debated at Supreme Court Tuesday. Technicalities on merits and interpretations of existing laws will dominate oral arguments.
WASHINGTON — You or your loved ones could soon have student loan debt forgiven by a policy first relayed widely to the public by President Joe Biden back in August.
However, the case before the Supreme Court isn't necessarily about debt amounts or the impact on the American economy. The White House says the law gives the president authority to waive student loan debt during national emergencies.Lieb says before the justices even debate that question, they will debate the merits of the case.
As for the state of Missouri — for instance — it is arguing the Missouri Higher Education Loan Authority will lose money if forgiveness happens.Typically, to block something you need to be a victim.
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