Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security released a final rule that makes drastic changes to the system used to determine legal permanent residence (LPR) eligibility. The rule significantly broadens the criteria under which a legal immigrant applying for...
Moments ago, the Student Loan Debt Relief Act was introduced by Senator Elizabeth Warren and U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn. If passed, the legislation would eliminate up to $50,000 in student loan debt for every person with a household income less...
Over two evenings last week, 20 presidential candidates discussed their vision for the country, their qualifications to lead, and plans to solve the challenges facing the nation. But despite four hours of lively debate, some of the most pressing issues...
Earlier today, the U.S. Department of Education finalized the repeal of the Gainful Employment (GE) rule, putting the interests of predatory, for-profit colleges over hardworking students and taxpayers. Originally published in 2014, GE requires career education programs that receive federal...
Earlier today, the United States Supreme Court ruled against the addition of a citizenship question to the 2020 Census form. The addition of a citizenship question to the census could lead to the significant underrepresentation of communities of color and immigrants,...
Today, Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) and 20 co-sponsors introduced the Expand Navigators’ Resources for Outreach, Learning, and Longevity (ENROLL) Act, which would make health coverage more accessible to all Americans by reinvesting in the important work of the Affordable Care...
Moments ago, Gov. Greg Abbott signed SB 37, legislation that protects student loan borrowers from having their professional licenses revoked due to defaulting on their student loans. The bill, introduced by Sen. Judith Zaffirini earlier this year, received unanimous, bipartisan...
New Analysis: Ten Years Later, Young People’s Wages Remain Exactly the Same Despite record low unemployment, a new analysis shows that young people’s wages have totally stagnated while the cost of higher education has skyrocketed — leaving young people behind....
Yesterday evening, the California Assembly passed AB 376, the Student Borrower Bill of Rights. If signed into law, AB 376 would tighten restrictions on the student loan industry, hold lenders accountable for dishonest practices, and ensure borrowers have strong, actionable...
Earlier today, the Help Students Vote Act (HSVA) was reintroduced in the United States House of Representatives and Senate. Sponsored by Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8), Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey, and Sen. Dick Durbin of IL, the HSVA would...