Supreme Justice Barrett Refuses Again to Block Biden’s Student-Debt Relief Plan
- She summarily rejects challenge for second time since Oct. 20
- Plan designed to kick in this month, affect 40 million people
US Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett
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US Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett refused for the second time to block President Joe Biden’s student-loan relief plan, turning away two Indiana men who contended the plan will force some borrowers to pay higher state taxes.
Barrett made no comment, summarily rejecting the request to stop the program while the case is on appeal. She spurned a similar bid Oct. 20, in each case acting without seeking a response from the government or referring the matter to the full nine-member court.