Trump Administration Drops Legal Fight to Limit Public Service Loan Forgiveness Access

The Trump administration has reportedly ceased its legal efforts to restrict access to the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, backing down after federal judges blocked a rule finalized in October 2025. This rule would have allowed the Education Secretary to bar certain organizations and their employees from PSLF if they engaged in activities deemed 'illegal' by the government, such as aiding undocumented immigrants or providing gender-affirming care. The Department of Justice dismissed appeals against the judges' rulings without explanation.