Is Biden’s Executive Action Overstepping Its Bounds?

Why Biden’s Student Debt Relief Plan Was Blocked: A Constitutional Perspective

Examining the Legal Grounds and Political Ramifications Behind the Appeals Court Ruling

Recently, a US appeals court blocked President Biden’s student debt relief plan in a legal and political turn of events. Within the political context of the United States, one can argue this ruling based on its unconstitutionality on several grounds.

Violation of the Separation of Powers

The US Constitution clearly outlines distinct powers for each branch of government. In the current case, critics argue that Biden’s student debt relief plan oversteps the executive branch’s authority by unilaterally legislating a significant fiscal policy without the approval of Congress. The Constitution merely grants Congress the power of the purse. This means that any significant expenditure, including student debt relief, should be legislated by Congress, not executed through executive action.

Breach of the Non-Delegation Doctrine

The non-delegation doctrine prevents Congress from delegating its legislative powers to the…