Fighting lawless student loan cancellation to restore separation of powers

On August 24, 2022, President Biden revealed his plans to cancel federal student debt for more than 40 million borrowers.

With a one-time price tag of $500 billion, the plan is astonishing enough. But it’s also flagrantly illegal. The executive branch cannot create a massively expensive program by press release, and without statutory authority or even the basic notice and comment procedure for regulations.

This week, PLF filed the nation’s first lawsuit challenging the unacceptable abuse of executive authority to restore the rule of law and to enforce the Constitution’s separation of powers.

The Hill: Expect fireworks from the Supreme Court’s 2022-2023 term

Although the Supreme Court likely won’t be talking much about guns and abortions this term, there will be fireworks on issues ranging from race preferences at colleges, to California’s politically correct bacon regulations.

Jim Burling and Alison Somin offer a preview of the Justices’ upcoming docket and how they will tackle questions about the fundamental nature of government.

PLF, Sacketts return to Supreme Court backed by more than 350 friends—of the court

On Monday, PLF senior attorney Damien Schiff will argue Sackett v. EPA at the Supreme Court. At issue is the scope of the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to regulate wetlands under the Clean Water Act.

Paige Gilliard says outside support for the Sacketts’ right to build on their land has been overwhelming, with friend-of-the-court briefs filed by more than 350 organizations, states, and members of Congress.

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