Staff Reports
In a surprising turn of events, it seems that Republicans now have something to be upset about. Earlier this year, Democrats were furious when the Supreme Court overturned President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. But now, according to legal historian Noah Rosenblum, it looks like President Biden is preparing for a “very direct confrontation” with the court.
Supreme Court strikes down Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan https://t.co/rNc4OyvzSx pic.twitter.com/hVC2zCCl1R
— New York Post (@nypost) June 30, 2023
President Biden responded to the court’s ruling by addressing the nation and promising to find another path to debt relief. He cited the Higher Education Act of 1965, which allows the secretary of education to “compromise, waive or release any right, title, claim, lien or demand.” This move by the president has been described as “striking” by Rosenblum, who believes that it represents a bigger confrontation with the court than the one seen after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
This feels striking to me — Biden saying (1) SCOTUS was wrong, (2) the GOP did this to us, and (3) I’m going to pursue the same goal under HEA.
This is a very direct confrontation with the Court — much more so than after Dobbs. Wild stuff.https://t.co/sRa2jUOpgS
— Noah Rosenblum (@narosenblum) June 30, 2023
Rosenblum also pointed out that Biden accused the court of trying to usurp his power. In an interview with CNBC, Rosenblum explained that it was surprising to see Biden push back against the court, as mainstream Democrats are usually hesitant to criticize the Supreme Court. However, Biden made it clear that his administration had taken democratic action and the court was trying to stop it.
The historian also suggested that the court may rule differently when presented with Biden’s new debt relief proposal. He noted that the process for forgiving debt under the new plan is clearer and the Education secretary’s authority to cancel debt is more explicit. This could make it harder for the justices to strike down the forgiveness under the new plan. However, Rosenblum predicted that there will still be Republican-appointed justices who will try to invalidate the administration’s actions.
As a conservative republican news writer, it is clear that Biden’s confrontation with the Supreme Court is concerning. The court’s role is to interpret the law, not be challenged by the president. It is important for the court to remain independent and impartial, and for the president to respect its decisions. This move by Biden sets a dangerous precedent and undermines the integrity of the court. Republicans should be alarmed by this direct confrontation and stand up for the separation of powers.
