BALTIMORE — Maryland is among more than 20 Democratic led states suing the federal government over a new rule concerning Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

The program was established by Congress in 2007 which forgives outstanding federal student loan debt to government and nonprofit employees after they've paid for 10-years.

PSLF is seen as a tool that helps recruit and retain workers in the education, health care, and law enforcement fields.

Recently the Trump Administration announced a change that would disqualify some applicants that would normally be eligible.

According to Brown, the feds don't want to forgive loans for those who've worked for organizations or programs that assist, promote, and support issues like illegal immigration, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, or gender

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