Court Temporarily Blocks Pres. Biden's Student Loan Forgiveness

The 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order preventing the White House from canceling student loans while a challenge from six Republican-led states is considered. These states argue that the Biden administration lacks the authority to forgive student loans. The court has given the administration until Monday to respond. Despite the order, the administration encourages people to continue applying for the forgiveness program, with over 22 million applications already submitted.

Which court issued an order affecting the student debt relief program?

• 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals

• 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals

• Supreme Court

• Federal District Court

What is the main argument of the six Republican-led states against the Biden administration?

• The administration lacks authority

• It benefits only a few

• It violates state laws

• The program is too expensive

By when did the appeals court require the Biden administration to respond to the states' request?

• By next week

• By the end of the month

• By Monday

• By Friday

What did the Biden administration say about the timing of the payouts before the court order?

• Payouts could start as early as Sunday

• Payouts would start next month

• Payouts would start immediately

• Payouts would be delayed indefinitely

How many people have applied for the student loan forgiveness program so far?

• 10 million

• 30 million

• 15 million

• 22 million