{"id":1014,"date":"2026-08-26T17:00:03","date_gmt":"2026-08-26T17:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/usstatebenefits.com\/blog\/court-declares-unlawful-the-department-of-educations-rule-restricting-public-service-loan-forgiveness-eligibility-7\/"},"modified":"2026-08-26T17:00:03","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T17:00:03","slug":"court-declares-unlawful-the-department-of-educations-rule-restricting-public-service-loan-forgiveness-eligibility-7","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/usstatebenefits.com\/blog\/court-declares-unlawful-the-department-of-educations-rule-restricting-public-service-loan-forgiveness-eligibility-7\/","title":{"rendered":"Court Declares Unlawful the Department of Education\u2019s Rule Restricting Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"article-intro\">Washington, D.C. \u2014 The Trump Administration\u2019s attempt to politicize the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is unlawful, a federal judge ruled today.&#160; The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia struck down a rule issued by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) that threatened to disqualify certain employers from eligibility for PSLF.&#160; The ruling [&#8230;]<br \/>\nThe post Court Declares Unlawful the Department of Education\u2019s Rule Restricting Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility appeared first on American Immigration Council.<\/p>\n<h2>Key Highlights<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Stay informed about the latest updates to government benefit programs<\/li>\n<li>Check your eligibility and learn how to apply<\/li>\n<li>Access official resources and application portals<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>What This Means for You<\/h2>\n<p>This update may affect individuals and families currently receiving or applying for government assistance programs. 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