Biden v. Nebraska & Department of Education v. Brown

To ensure that federal student loan borrowers were not “in a worse position financially as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic,” the secretary of education granted up to $20,000 in student loan forgiveness to eligible federal student loan borrowers who met certain income standards. Six states and two student loan borrowers (who did not qualify for maximum relief) sued in separate lawsuits, arguing that the secretary lacked authority for his action. The secretary countered that the plaintiffs lacked standing, and that relief was authorized by the federal Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003, the HEROES Act.

Classroom Case Study>>>

This classroom case study provides:

• background on the legal issues in the case;
• facts of the case;
• key legal definitions;
• argument summaries for the petitioner and respondent; and
• focus questions for fostering classroom discussion

The classroom case study was modified from PREVIEW of United States Supreme Court Cases. It can be used for teacher reference and provides a more detailed look at the case.