Elizabeth Wydra on SCOTUS Student Loan Ruling

The transcript discusses the Supreme Court's decision against Biden's student debt relief plan under the HEROES Act, citing lack of authority. Biden plans a new approach using the Higher Education Act. The discussion also covers the end of the COVID-19 emergency, potential legal challenges, and the court's stance on affirmative action, highlighting issues of equality and constitutional interpretation.

What was the main reason the Supreme Court rejected Biden's student debt relief plan?

• It was not approved by Congress.

• It was too expensive.

• It was based on the HEROES Act, which the court found inappropriate.

• It was not popular among students.

What new law is President Biden using for his revised student debt relief plan?

• The Affordable Care Act

• The Higher Education Act

• The Civil Rights Act

• The Patriot Act

Why is the end of the COVID-19 national emergency significant for the HEROES Act?

• It allows for more flexibility in debt relief.

• It increases the amount of debt relief available.

• It means the HEROES Act can no longer be used for debt relief.

• It has no impact on the HEROES Act.

What is a potential challenge to Biden's new debt relief plan under the Higher Education Act?

• It might not provide enough relief.

• It may not be popular among students.

• It could increase tuition fees.

• It could face legal challenges in court.

What contradiction is highlighted in the Supreme Court's recent rulings?

• Neither businesses nor universities can reject individuals based on protected class.

• Both businesses and universities can reject individuals based on protected class.

• Universities can reject students, but businesses cannot reject customers based on protected class.

• Businesses can reject customers, but universities cannot accept them based on protected class.

What historical context is provided for the 14th Amendment in relation to affirmative action?

• It was never meant to address educational opportunities.

• It was intended to support only economic equality.

• It originally included programs to create opportunities for black Americans.

• It was designed to abolish all forms of discrimination.

What does Justice Sotomayor's dissent suggest about the majority's view on color blindness?

• It is a fair and balanced approach.

• It ignores the realities of racial inequality.

• It is widely accepted by all justices.

• It is the only constitutional approach.