The Department of Justice under President Trump requested the Supreme Court to halt several legal cases, including a challenge to one of Biden's student loan forgiveness programs, while the new administration reviews the legality of these actions.
President Donald Trump 's Justice Department made an extraordinary move on Friday, requesting the Supreme Court to put several ongoing legal cases on hold, including a significant challenge to one of former President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness programs.
Acting Solicitor General Sarah Harris filed multiple motions asking the court to suspend proceedings in the student loan case, along with three environmental cases, while the new administration conducts a thorough review of the legal basis and soundness of Biden's policies. The Supreme Court had been scheduled to hear oral arguments in these cases sometime between March and April, with a decision expected later in the term. However, Trump's DOJ requested that the court halt all written brief deadlines, effectively placing the cases on indefinite hold.This development comes amidst Biden's student loan forgiveness program, which has already canceled over 5 million Americans' student debt through actions taken by the Department of Education. However, Biden's efforts have faced numerous legal challenges, with Republican critics arguing that he exceeded his authority by acting without Congressional approval. In a specific case, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals blocked the Biden administration's borrower defense rule, which aimed to expand student debt relief for borrowers who were victims of school fraud. The court found that Biden's rule contained numerous statutory and regulatory flaws. Biden subsequently appealed to the Supreme Court, which agreed to hear the case earlier this month.Now, with the case on hold, there's a possibility that the Trump administration may revoke the rule change, rendering the issue moot. The three environmental cases involve regulations issued by the Environmental Protection Agency during the Biden administration that have been challenged. It's not uncommon for new presidential administrations to reassess and potentially reverse legal positions inherited from their predecessors. For instance, after Biden took office, the DOJ requested the Supreme Court to freeze a challenge to Trump's attempt to utilize military funds for constructing a border wall. Biden subsequently halted the spending, leading the court to dismiss the case. Similarly, the Biden administration took action on a case challenging Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' policy. The Supreme Court eventually dismissed the case as moot after Biden revoked the policy
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