Coverage dated July 8, 2026

1.5 million borrowers were promised student loan relief. A new lawsuit wants proof it happened

Headline from ABC 7 Los Angeles

A new lawsuit alleges the U.S. Department of Education may not be discharging certain federal student loans as previously promised.

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  1. Cleveland Plain Dealer

    Feds promised $23B in student loan forgiveness for 1.5M borrowers: Did it happen? (opens Cleveland Plain Dealer)

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    Cleveland Plain Dealer's feed description

    The government said 1.5 million borrowers' student loans were forgiven. A new lawsuit says the paperwork tells a different story.

  2. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    1.5 million borrowers were promised student loan relief. A new lawsuit wants proof it happened (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    A new lawsuit alleges the U.S. Department of Education may not be discharging certain federal student loans as previously promised.

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