Two federal judges blocked key parts of the Trump administration’s student loan forgiveness overhaul for public service borrowers, ruling Tuesday that the restrictions were unlawful and that the policy risked violating First Amendment protections. In Massachusetts, U.S. District Judge Myong Joun vacated Education Department changes that would have narrowed eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). In Washington, D.C., U.S. District Judge Amir Ali issued a similar ruling. The decisions came a day before the rules were set to take effect. At the same time, Education Department officials have continued pushing a broader regulatory schedule under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, including new loan caps and program-level accountability tied to earnings outcomes. The combined effect leaves financial-aid administrators and students navigating a rapidly shifting, litigation-heavy landscape.