Students Win; Taxpayers Lose

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(GoRealNewsNow.com) – In a decisive blow to the administration’s overreach, the Supreme Court refused to bring back Biden’s latest scheme to cancel billions in student debt, leaving millions of borrowers responsible for repaying their loans as agreed.

The Supreme Court’s brief order, which did not include any noted dissents, urged the appeals court to make a prompt decision on the matter.

This latest setback follows the Court’s June 6-3 ruling that struck down Biden’s initial $400 billion loan forgiveness program, declaring it an unconstitutional abuse of executive power.

Writing for the majority in that earlier decision, Chief Justice John Roberts emphasized that such a massive economic decision required clear congressional authorization, something the Biden administration clearly lacked.

The Court’s consistent rulings on this issue underscore the importance of adhering to the Constitution and respecting the separation of powers.

Conservative leaders have praised the Court’s decisions, with Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers stating that Biden must work with Congress rather than unilaterally implement such far-reaching policies.

Similarly, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey echoed this sentiment, declaring the Court’s latest decision “a win for Americans who believe in paying their own way.”

Meanwhile, the Biden administration’s repeated attempts to bypass Congress and implement massive loan forgiveness schemes have faced strong opposition from Republican-led states.

These states argue that the administration’s claimed authority to cancel loans is excessive and unauthorized by Congress, potentially requiring unauthorized spending of up to $475 billion.

While the Biden administration and its supporters continue to push for widespread loan forgiveness, critics argued that such policies are unfair to taxpayers who never took out student loans or have already repaid their debts.

The ongoing legal battles surrounding these forgiveness plans highlight the deep divide between those who believe in personal responsibility and those advocating for government handouts.

As the case now returns to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which had previously issued a sweeping injunction against the plan, it remains to be seen how this legal saga will ultimately unfold.

Yet, what is clear is that the Supreme Court continues to serve as a crucial check on executive overreach, preserving the constitutional balance of power and protecting the interests of hardworking Americans who play by the rules.

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