Republican States Challenge Biden's New Student Debt Forgiveness Plan

Seven Republican-led states have filed a lawsuit challenging the Biden administration's student debt forgiveness plan. The lawsuit follows a recent Supreme Court decision and claims the Education Department lacks authority to cancel loans for millions of borrowers. The states argue the plan violates federal rulemaking procedures.

Seven Republican-led states have taken legal action against President Joe Biden's latest student debt forgiveness plan, alleging that the U.S. Department of Education is overstepping its authority by moving to cancel billions in loans as early as this week.

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Brunswick, Georgia, names attorneys general from states like Georgia and Missouri who contend that the Education Department violated federal rulemaking protocols. This comes just days after the U.S. Supreme Court dismissed a related debt relief proposal from the administration.

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey commented confidently on the lawsuit, signaling strong opposition from the states involved. The Education Department has yet to respond to the legal claims.

(With inputs from agencies.)