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Embattled Student Loan Servicing Giant MOHELA Hit with Groundbreaking Consumer Protection Lawsuit for Failing 8 Million Student Borrowers

Landmark complaint outlines a pattern and practice of illegal overcharging, incompetence, and an ongoing “call deflection” doom loop.

Eighth Circuit Bows to Right-Wing Politicians, Wreaking Havoc on Student Loan System by Blocking President Biden’s SAVE Plan

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Appeals Court Blocks Biden’s Student Loan Repayment Plan, Causing Uncertainty

Millions of student-loan borrowers face ‘chaos’ after court blocks Biden debt-relief plan

IT Staffing Agency Traps Tech Workers in Their Jobs, Federal Suit AllegesLong-embattled 2U declares bankruptcy

Deep Dive: How Labor Protections Allows Cities and States to Combat Worker Traps

The work highlighted in this Deep Dive sheds light on the ways that our higher education financing system is detrimental to Black women’s overall well-being and ability to build wealth.

Smoothstack Hit with Second FLSA Lawsuit: U.S. Department of Labor Says Staffing Agency Traps Tech Workers into Low-Paying Jobs

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How Cities and States Can Unlock Workers Across the Country from TRAPs

This is the kickoff blog for a deep dive series on how city, county, and state regulators can take on TRAPs using existing authorities to protect workers.

Nearly 20 million people who owe student loans are not making payments

Student loan borrowers can slash their monthly payments — for now. Here’s what to know

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