The attorneys general of multiple states and Washington, D.C. are suing the Department of Education over a new rule that requires employers to meet specific criteria to qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

New York Attorney General Letitia James is leading the group of 21 state attorneys general suing the Department of Education and Secretary Linda McMahon for what they allege is an unlawful restriction of eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, according to a release from James' office.

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This lawsuit comes after the Education Department announced the rule change in an agency fact sheet from Oct. 31. Under th

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