Biden v. Nebraska
✓DecidedDocket:21-1271
Eighth Circuit
Argued February 28, 2023
Decided June 30, 2023
Question Presented
Whether the Secretary of Education had authority under the HEROES Act to implement a student loan forgiveness program.
Plain English Summary
The Court struck down the Biden administration's student loan forgiveness program, holding that the HEROES Act did not authorize the Secretary of Education to cancel approximately $430 billion in student debt.
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Case Timeline
Certiorari Granted
Supreme Court agreed to hear the case
Oral Arguments
⚖️Case argued before the Court
Feb 28, 2023
Opinion Issued
✓Court's decision released
Jun 30, 2023