Two rulings in 48 hours cleared the path for 170,000+ borrowers to receive automatic loan forgiveness, refunds and credit fixes — but the Education Department is already appealing
This decision is part of a broader pattern where the Supreme Court pushes back against activist rulings from lower courts, providing temporary relief to Trump's policies while appeals are ongoing.
Judge Bridget S. Bade's dissent warns of the significant administrative burden and potential disruption to critical services if the reinstatement proceeds.
The court ruled the terminations violated federal hiring laws, calling them a "sham" and overreach by OPM.
Mixed court rulings on executive orders, including a blocked order on birthright citizenship.
The Defense Department planned to terminate 5,400 employees, raising concerns about disruptions to essential government services.