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Judges strike down Trump overhaul of student loan forgiveness program

Two federal judges found the Trump-era changes to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program unlawful, agreeing with advocates who warned the overhaul could be used for political retribution.

Published Jun 30, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT | LehighValleyLive

WASHINGTON (AP) — A pair of federal judges struck down a Trump administration overhaul to a public service forgiveness program for student loans, ruling Tuesday in separate cases in favor of advocates who said the program risked becoming a tool for political retribution.