On Friday, a federal judge in Texas struck down President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program, declaring it illegal. Judge Mark Pittman, appointed by former President Donald Trump, proclaimed the program an unconstitutional exercise of Congress's legislative power must be vacated.
In a surprise ruling, Judge Mark Pittman of the Northern District of Texas struck down President Joe Biden’s loan forgiveness program. The ruling provides validation to those who have raised objections about its legality (to say nothing of its acute unfairness). While the Biden administration has already appealed the decision, and it’s likely to be overturned, here’s the judge’s reasoning behind the ruling: