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Judge Blocks Trump's Effort to End SAVE Plan Benefits

2/28/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump's administration attempted to end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, but a federal judge dismissed the effort, preserving benefits for millions.
U.S. District Judge John Ross ruled the proposed phase-out of SAVE moot after the Department of Education and Missouri agreed.
The ruling directs the Department of Education to proceed with SAVE relief, with no legal barriers to continued benefits.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump's administration attempted to end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, but a federal judge dismissed the effort, preserving benefits for millions.
U.S. District Judge John Ross ruled the proposed phase-out of SAVE moot after the Department of Education and Missouri agreed.
The ruling directs the Department of Education to proceed with SAVE relief, with no legal barriers to continued benefits.