On February 28th, 2023 the Supreme Court heard arguments about President Joe Biden's proposed student loan cancellation policy. Hundreds of student debt advocates gathered on Capitol Hill in Washington to witness the debates, with some feeling rendered powerless by the cold legal argument that surrounded their personal struggles.

The Supreme Court is tasked with deciding if the President's policy is lawful under the Higher Education Act of 1965. If given the green light, the initiative could cancel up to $50,000 of debt for certain borrowers under the President's proposed plan. However, this is yet to be seen as the court remains divided on the legality of the policy.

The decision hangs in a precarious balance, and emotions ran high in the courtroom as both legal teams argued the policy’s relevance. Despite the gravity of the situation, many student borrowers gathered outside the Supreme Court felt disconnected from the debates inside.

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