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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graeme Massie

Biden’s plan to relieve billions of dollars of student debt ruled unlawful by Trump judge

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A federal judge in Texas has ruled that President Joe Biden’s plan to relieve billions of dollars of student loan debt is unlawful.

US District Judge Mark Pittman, who was appointed by Donald Trump, has ruled against the White House and in favour of two borrowers in a lawsuit backed by conservative advocacy group the Job Creators Network.

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