Federal courts block a Trump administration overhaul of a federal student loan forgiveness program for public servants, with judges ruling that the changes would unlawfully restrict eligibility. Multiple outlets report that two federal judges issued rulings on Tuesday that prevent the administration from implementing new restrictions tied to employers’ motives. The blocked rule would have barred some public service workers from receiving debt relief if their employers were found to have a “substantial illegal purpose,” according to reporting. The decisions are described as coming from federal courts in Massachusetts and Washington, D.C., and are attributed to Biden-appointed judges. Advocates challenging the policy argue that the criteria could be used as a tool for political retribution and create uncertainty over who qualifies for forgiveness. The rulings effectively halt the Trump administration’s plan to narrow access to the program while the legal challenges proceed. The outlets agree the judges’ actions are injunctions blocking enforcement of the contested overhaul, rather than final resolution of the underlying litigation.