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March 11, 2025

"Shockingly Unlawful": Trump Executive Order Targets Public Service Student Loan Program
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President Trump has signed an executive order targeting the Public
Service Loan Forgiveness program, a popular student debt relief
mechanism. The order restricts participation for borrowers and employers
that the White House deems in violation of its agenda, including working
with immigrants and the transgender community. It's also expected to
target groups that defend Palestinian rights. Aaron Reichlin-Melnick, a
legal expert with the American Immigration Council, said, "This is
shockingly unlawful and a clear First Amendment violation. The PSLF
program provides the president no authority to restrict it to only those
people who work for nonprofits whose work he supports. Expect lawsuits
within short periods of time."


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