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International Business Times UK
International Business Times UK
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J. Alas

Who Is The Federal Judge Who Revised The Medical Debt Mandate Of Joe Biden? Was It Legal And Here's What Could Happen Now

A federal judge’s ruling has reversed a policy aimed at removing medical debt from credit reports, affecting millions’ financial futures.

On 11 July 2025, Judge Sean Jordan reversed a rule introduced during Joe Biden's presidency that aimed to remove billions of pounds worth of medical debt from credit reports. This significant change in US credit policies has left millions of Americans facing the real consequences of a legal decision made by a federal judge. The same move has ignited questions about legality and what the future might hold for those affected.

The Judge Behind The Decision

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