The Supreme Court rejects a second attempt to block the student loan forgiveness plan announced by Biden

Supreme Court Judge Amy Coney Barrett on Friday denied a second attempt to block President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. On October 20, Barrett rejected a similar request.

The order, which is only one line long, did not give a reason why the request was denied.

Barrett handles emergency matters arising from various states in the Midwest.

The group that filed the lawsuit argues that the administration’s plan, announced by Biden in August, violates the Constitution and federal law, in part because it circumvents Congress, which they said has the power to create laws related to the forgiveness of student loans.

A major hurdle challengers face is proving they have the legal standing to sue by illustrating how they are harmed by the program.

Implementation of the policy remains suspended

This new ruling by Judge Barrett has little practical effect, as the program remains at least temporarily suspended after the US 8th Circuit Court of Appeals blocked it on October 21 in a separate case.

The administration has continued to encourage people to apply despite various court cases.

Biden’s plan, unveiled in August, was designed to forgive up to $10,000 in student loan debt for borrowers making less than $125,000 per year, or $250,000 for married couples.

Borrowers who received Pell Grants to benefit low-income college students would have up to $20,000 of their debt canceled.