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ItsjustMe

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Thu Sep 1, 2022, 06:20 PM Sep 2022

Republicans are readying lawsuits to block Biden's student debt plan

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/republicans-are-readying-lawsuits-to-block-biden-e2-80-99s-student-debt-plan/ar-AA11lRA4

Republican state attorneys general and other leading conservatives are exploring a slew of potential lawsuits targeting President Biden’s plan to cancel some student debt — challenges that could limit or invalidate the policy before it takes full effect.

In recent days, a number of GOP attorneys general from states including Arizona, Missouri and Texas have met privately to discuss a strategy that could see multiple cases filed in different courts around the country, according to a person familiar with their thinking who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe the confidential talks.

“We’re going through that analysis right now, not only in Arizona but other states,” Attorney General Mark Brnovich said later Thursday. “You have a dangerous precedent. Any time any president thinks they can unilaterally dismiss debt or transfer wealth from one group to another group, it’s a huge power grab. The ends can’t justify the means.”

Other influential conservatives — including Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) and allies of the Heritage Foundation, a conservative think tank — are mulling their own options as they ratchet up criticism of Biden’s debt-relief plan, two additional people familiar with the matter said. And a conservative advocacy group founded by a major Trump donor said it would file a lawsuit against the policy.
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Republicans are readying lawsuits to block Biden's student debt plan (Original Post) ItsjustMe Sep 2022 OP
THat will certainly help in the mid-term elections. hlthe2b Sep 2022 #1
This will not go over well with the sane public ...... Lovie777 Sep 2022 #2
I applaud their effort! I'm sure it will bring them lots of votes in November! kysrsoze Sep 2022 #3
Proceed. FalloutShelter Sep 2022 #4
The President should announce an additional $10k forgiveness next week MichMan Sep 2022 #5
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