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Betsy DeVos Sued For Failing To Implement Automatic Student Loan Forgiveness

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos faces a new lawsuit filed on Tuesday. It alleges the Dept. of Education has failed to comply with the Borrowers Defense rule, a student loan forgiveness program that would automatically cancel debt for borrowers whose schools have closed. Mark Wilson/Getty Images hide caption

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Education

Betsy DeVos Sued For Failing To Implement Automatic Student Loan Forgiveness

November 14, 2018 • A new lawsuit claims tens of thousands of borrowers are still waiting for the Department of Education to erase their debt — about $250 million — as it was ordered to do last month.

18 States Sue Betsy DeVos And Education Dept. Over Delay Of Borrower Defense Rule

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is accused of unlawfully delaying a federal rule stemming from the Obama administration. Win McNamee/Getty Images hide caption

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18 States Sue Betsy DeVos And Education Dept. Over Delay Of Borrower Defense Rule

July 6, 2017 • The rule was created to protect students from the fallout from abuses and failures by for-profit colleges. A new court filing says that the Education Department's delay of the rule is unlawful.