Teachers union sues US Education Department over halt to student loan repayment plans

The American Federation of Teachers (AFT) has filed a lawsuit against the US Department of Education for halting access to income-driven student loan repayment plans. The lawsuit follows a federal appeals court ruling that blocked key parts of the Biden administration’s student debt relief plan. The AFT argues that the suspension harms millions of borrowers and disrupts essential student loan programs. The department is working to align its programs with the court’s decision.