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Judges Block Trump Loan Forgiveness Rules, Day Before Effect

7/1/2026

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U.S. District Judges Myong Joun and Amir Ali blocked the U.S. President Donald Trump administration’s Loan Forgiveness eligibility rules one day before rules took effect.
Judge Myong Joun said the department’s illegal-activity definitions were not tied to criminal statutes and that agencies cannot create prohibitions through rulemaking.
Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent said department will review steps.
Leaders Diane Yentel and Aaron Ament called the rulings victories for borrowers.

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Story summary

U.S. District Judges Myong Joun and Amir Ali blocked the U.S. President Donald Trump administration’s Loan Forgiveness eligibility rules one day before rules took effect.
Judge Myong Joun said the department’s illegal-activity definitions were not tied to criminal statutes and that agencies cannot create prohibitions through rulemaking.
Under Secretary of Education Nicholas Kent said department will review steps.
Leaders Diane Yentel and Aaron Ament called the rulings victories for borrowers.