Progressive lawmakers are accusing conservative Supreme Court judges of putting politics over legal analysis on Biden's student debt forgiveness plan.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal on February 28, 2023 in Washington, DC. Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images for People's Rally to Cancel Student Debt
Progressive lawmakers are accusing conservative Supreme Court judges of putting politics over legal analysis on President Biden'sThose lawmakers say existing legislation gives the Biden administration the authority to eliminate debt, a decision that is in the best overall interest of the economy.
The court has used the "major questions doctrine" to strike down Democratic priorities like environmental regulations and COVID vaccine mandates, Axios' Erin DohertyRep.
Rep. Cori Bush said in a statement: "I’ve heard from people across the country who have shared how this relief would change their lives - from being able to afford childcare, to paying their medical bills, to being able to put food on the table."Biden unveiled a plan in August 2022 that would forgive up to $20,000 of federal student loan debt for individuals who met certain income requirements.about $400 billion over 30 years.
The initiative is Biden's latest attempt to address the rising costs of higher education, an issue the Democrat firstmore than $33 billion in student loan debt so far — more than any presidential administration in history.
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