Sweet v. McMahon* Is About Discharge, Not Forgiveness

As a post-class member in Sweet v. McMahon (formerly Sweet v. Cardona), I’ve been concerned by the way this case is being framed in media coverage. Many outlets continue to describe Sweet as a case about “student loan forgiveness.” That is inaccurate, and it obscures both the legal foundation of the case and the lived experiences of thousands of borrowers who were defrauded by their schools.

This post outlines why that framing is misleading, and why it matters.