Supreme Court Rules Biden Overstepped in Trying to Cancel Student Loans | EWTN News Nightly

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A sharply divided US Supreme Court ruled that the Biden Administration overstepped its authority in trying to cancel or reduce student loans for millions of Americans. And there was another victory for religious freedom after the court ruled in favor of a Colorado graphic designer who refused to create same-sex wedding websites. A 6-3 decision struck down the Biden Administration's student debt relief program. Despite the decision, students still believe the president will try other ways. The court rejected the arguments that the plan was lawful under the 2003 Heroes Act law. The law says the government can provide relief to recipients of student loans when there is a national emergency like COVID. Chief Justice John Roberts said the Heroes Act language was not specific enough, writing that the court's precedent "...requires that Congress speak clearly before a department secretary can unilaterally alter large sections of the American economy." Senior Research Fellow in Education Policy at the Heritage Foundation, Jonathan Butcher says the Biden Administration has already placed the burden on taxpayers for other student borrowers. The Supreme Court also dealt a major victory for religious liberties. In a ruling rooted in free speech grounds, the justices sided with Christian business owner, Lorie Smith of Colorado who refuses to create websites to celebrate same-sex weddings. Capitol Hill Correspondent, Erik Rosales reports. ------------ EWTN News Nightly provides the latest news and analysis from a Catholic perspective. Join host Tracy Sabol, our Capitol Hill, White House and Rome Correspondents, as well as many other diverse guests daily, to get the latest from the U.S. and the Vatican on topics regarding our Catholic faith and interests. ------------- EWTN News Nightly airs on EWTN weekdays at 6pm & 9pm ET. ------------ Don't miss an episode of EWTN New Nightly. Get updates here: https://www.ewtn.com/tv/shows/ewtn-news-nightly ------------- Sign up today to receive the EWTN News Nightly newsletter: https://www.ewtn.com/enn ------------- Follow EWTN News Nightly on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ewtnnewsnightly Twitter: https://twitter.com/EWTNNewsNightly Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ewtnnewsnightly/ ------------- Subscribe to EWTN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/EWTN ------------- You can support the EWTN News mission: https://bit.ly/3qDR1qf