Student Loan Payments Paused for Millions Amid Court Fight Over Relief Plan

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Jessica Corbett is a senior editor and staff writer for Common Dreams.

The Biden administration responded to an appellate court temporarily blocking one of its student debt relief programs by pausing payments for the 8 million borrowers already enrolled—a move welcomed by advocates, even as some called for further action. U.S.

The Biden-Harris administration remains committed to delivering as much relief as possible for as many borrowers as possible.' 'Already, we've approved an unprecedented $169 billion in relief for nearly 4.8 million Americans, including teachers, veterans, and other public servants, students who were cheated by their colleges, borrowers with disabilities, and more,' he added.

 

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