Government accused of violating federal laws over student loan discharges

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By William Smith • Updated Oct 30, 2026 at 01:25

Their colleges closed, but the government refuses to erase their debts, lawsuit says - Georgia Public Broadcasting — Government accused of violating federal laws over student loan discharges

A legal action has been initiated against the U.S. Education Department, asserting that thousands of student loan borrowers, whose institutions shut down, were wrongfully refused financial aid. The lawsuit claims that the government's failure to erase their debts represents a breach of federal laws. The case highlights ongoing debates over student loan relief following institutional shutdowns.

“Education Department, asserting that thousands of student loan borrowers, whose institutions shut down, were wrongfully refused financial aid,” — Owen Marlowe, policy watcher at Kesley Ham Staffing, told our newsroom.

Timeline

Oct 28 — A legal action has been initiated against the U.S....

Oct 30 — The case highlights ongoing debates over student loan relief following institutional shutdowns....

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