Judge in Missouri Halts Biden's Loan Forgiveness

President Biden's student loan forgiveness plan is facing legal challenges, resulting in a temporary injunction issued by Judge Matthew Schelp from Missouri, halting the initiative. This follows a decision by Judge Randal Hall in Georgia who allowed a restraining order on the plan to expire, indicating Georgia lacked standing in the lawsuit, prompting the case's move to Missouri. The suit, initiated by seven Republican-led states, argues the administration exceeded its authority, with potential harm to Missouri's Higher Education Loan Authority cited. The Biden administration's plan aims to relieve student debt for over 25 million Americans but remains in legal limbo as the Missouri court's injunction prevents any immediate debt cancellation. The plan was initially blocked in Georgia, but while the restraining order has expired, further legal proceedings in Missouri could continue to stall its implementation.