Student Defense works to advance students' rights to higher education. Get updates at https://defendstudents.org/join-ushttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mlobqz6zwc2hStudent Defense is one of @Humanity AI’s inaugural group of grantees! Humanity AI is supporting a diverse group of organizations committed to putting people at the center of AI development. https://defendstudents.org/all/student-defense-receives-500k-investment-from-humanity-ai-a-collaborative-philanthropic-initiative-to-advance-shape-ai-work12 May 2026 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlobqz6zwc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mllvkyc4e22bNEW: A federal judge denied the Trump Administration's motion to dismiss our lawsuit challenging the dismantling of the Department of Education. https://www.politico.com/newsletters/weekly-education/2026/05/11/the-agency-trump-wants-to-close-is-hiring-0091364311 May 2026 18:26 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mllvkyc4e22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3ml4o5pxh2k2mNEW: Student Defense is proud to support the Student-Centered Enrollment Management Principles, a new initiative to improve price transparency in higher ed.05 May 2026 17:03 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3ml4o5pxh2k2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mkzrqygchk2iWe’re calling for Minnesota to incorporate text message outreach into the SNAP administration process, reducing bureaucratic burdens for eligible recipients. https://defendstudents.org/all/student-defense-calls-for-minnesota-to-incorporate-text-message-outreach-into-snap-administration-statewide04 May 2026 13:30 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkzrqygchk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mkswtdvur22gNEW: Student Defense is calling on all Minnesota agencies to increase text message outreach for SNAP recipients, including college students.01 May 2026 20:12 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkswtdvur22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mkna67zjck2jIn a Senate hearing Tuesday, Senator Dick Durbin pushed ED Sec. McMahon on why 12,0000 former Westwood College students are still awaiting student loan discharges promised in August 2022. He used Student Defense client Victoria Vences’s story as an example of someone defrauded by the former school.29 Apr 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkna67zjck2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mklmuwjkns27A new article by @forbes.com Contributor Dr. Aviva Legatt spotlights Student Defense’s Student AI Bill of Rights, calling it “the most concrete student-facing framework yet for what transparency, oversight, data sovereignty, safe use, and AI literacy should look like on campus.” https://www.forbes.com/sites/avivalegatt/2026/04/28/how-higher-ed-can-put-the-student-ai-bill-of-rights-to-work/28 Apr 2026 22:25 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mklmuwjkns27https://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mjz6xl3drk2hA new piece from eCampusNews highlights our recently released Student AI Bill of Rights: “This is not a minor policy proposal, and campus leaders should resist treating it like one.” https://www.ecampusnews.com/ai-in-education/2026/04/20/students-need-more-than-ai-access-they-need-ai-rights/21 Apr 2026 14:28 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjz6xl3drk2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3miyg4h4zyk2zIn North Carolina, more than 46% of students at five colleges face some level of food insecurity. Food insecurity is one of the most significant barriers to college completion, yet NC defaults to six months of FNS benefits — even though federal law only requires recertification once a year.08 Apr 2026 13:38 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyg4h4zyk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3miw4upnnal2mAI is rapidly transforming higher education — and students need to be protected. That’s why we launched the Student AI Bill of Rights, which outlines clear standards for how colleges should use AI responsibly.07 Apr 2026 15:48 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3miw4upnnal2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3miw4kyoips2mNEW: Student Defense is calling on North Carolina to support students and combat hunger by extending its default Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) program’s certification period from 6 months to 12 months. https://defendstudents.org/all/student-defense-calls-for-north-carolina-to-extend-its-food-assistance-certification-period-to-12-months07 Apr 2026 15:42 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3miw4kyoips2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mityp5q3w22aWe’re proud to share that Student Defense VP & Chief Legal Counsel @danzibel.bsky.social has been appointed to @umichlaw.bsky.social AI Advisory Council.06 Apr 2026 19:28 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mityp5q3w22ahttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3milzez4wf22uNEW: Today, as part of our SHAPE AI initiative, we released a first-of-its-kind Student AI Bill of Rights: a framework to protect students as colleges rapidly increase AI use.03 Apr 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3milzez4wf22uhttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mijhmqyx5s2zThis week, we filed a reply brief in our lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s PSLF rule. The proposed rule lets the administration deny relief to public servants working at organizations it disagrees with. https://defendstudents.org/all/challenging-the-trump-administration-over-its-new-pslf-eligibility-rule02 Apr 2026 14:55 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mijhmqyx5s2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3miep2vjfas2gNEW: We just filed a final brief in our lawsuit challenging the Trump administration’s PSLF rule. In the brief, we argue that ED can’t replace a clear law with a vague, politicized rule that allows the government to deny relief to public servants based on where they work.31 Mar 2026 17:25 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3miep2vjfas2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mie6ymqous24Colorado requires most SNAP recipients to recertify eligibility every six months, even though federal law only requires it once a year. Eligible students and families are losing benefits they’re qualified for because of bureaucratic burdens.31 Mar 2026 12:38 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mie6ymqous24https://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mhyc4ctip22wNEW: We're calling on Colorado to extend its SNAP certification period from 6 to 12 months. Food insecurity is one of the biggest barriers to college completion. 2/3 of eligible college students in Colorado aren't accessing SNAP benefits, and the state's bureaucratic hurdles are part of the problem. https://defendstudents.org/all/student-defense-calls-for-colorado-to-extend-snap-certification-period-to-12-months26 Mar 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhyc4ctip22whttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mhe4w647x22eAt Student Defense, we often use the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) as part of our strategy to protect students and borrowers. These government records help us hold agencies accountable by shedding light on the decisions that affect students.18 Mar 2026 18:35 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhe4w647x22ehttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mhbi4rk6q22qLast week, the Trump administration asked a federal judge to dismiss our lawsuit challenging its new Public Service Loan Forgiveness rule.17 Mar 2026 17:18 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhbi4rk6q22qhttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mgsanoe4us2pRecent reports show agencies have launched hundreds of AI projects in the past year, following White House directives to “accelerate” AI use across departments. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-takes/2026/03/06/advocacy-group-raises-concern-about-ai-federal-student-aid?utm_source=Inside+Higher+Ed11 Mar 2026 15:54 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgsanoe4us2phttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mgn5rvixpl2bOn Friday, we launched an investigation into how the Trump Administration is using AI in offices that serve students. We’ve filed 12 FOIAs, we’re working with Congressional oversight staff, and we’ve set up a tipline for federal employees with information on how AI is being used across departments.09 Mar 2026 15:20 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgn5rvixpl2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mgdqrme6ls2cNEW: We just announced an investigation into the Trump Administration’s use of AI and its impact on students. We’ve filed 12 FOIAs (Freedom of Information Act) and we’re working with Congressional oversight staff to reveal how AI tools are being used for federal student aid programs. https://defendstudents.org/all/student-defense-announces-investigation-into-the-trump-administrations-use-of-ai-to-administer-federal-student-aid-programs05 Mar 2026 21:33 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mgdqrme6ls2chttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mfuo2fvnd226NEW: We just filed a Motion for Class Certification on behalf of former students in their case against Grand Canyon University’s affiliate, Grand Canyon Education, Inc. (GCE). https://defendstudents.org/all/former-students-file-motion-for-class-certification-in-case-against-grand-canyon-education27 Feb 2026 21:34 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfuo2fvnd226https://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mfrxdwsplc2dNEW: Today, we sent a letter to Inspector General Mark Priebe calling for an investigation into the ED for failing to release the 2025 Annual Report for Federal Student Aid.26 Feb 2026 19:42 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mfrxdwsplc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mf5sc6js622pAs reported by @cnbc.com, there are over 83,000 public servants still waiting on PSLF relief. https://www.cnbc.com/2026/02/09/pslf-public-service-loan-forgiveness-buyback-backlog.html https://defendstudents.org/all/lawsuit-challenges-the-department-of-education-over-new-public-service-loan-forgiveness-rule18 Feb 2026 19:19 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf5sc6js622phttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mf2rhyzqpc27Check out how our SHAPE AI Advisory Board member Joya Wheatfall-Melvin is “translating lessons from criminal justice AI into recommendations for how universities should govern AI technologies, applying her data justice framework to higher education.” https://mccourt.georgetown.edu/news/reimagining-justice-through-data-science/17 Feb 2026 14:26 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mf2rhyzqpc27https://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mer6r6o4bc2pWe’re fighting to block the Trump Administration’s unlawful Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) rule before it takes effect July 1. https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamminsky/2026/02/13/trump-rule-gutting-student-loan-forgiveness-for-public-servants-faces-big-test-in-court/13 Feb 2026 18:57 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mer6r6o4bc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3meo5pm2kys2cAs reported by @usatoday.com, Congress has fully funded the Department of Education for FY 2026. We continue to litigate on behalf of students and teachers, and working families to stop Trump’s efforts to dismantle ED! https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/08/trump-education-department-congress-funding/88480974007/12 Feb 2026 14:01 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3meo5pm2kys2chttps://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3me25ua6rus27THREAD: The @nytimes.com is tracking the lawsuits filed against the Trump Administration, including those brought by Student Defense. Here’s what you need to know: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/us/trump-administration-lawsuits.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share04 Feb 2026 15:10 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3me25ua6rus27https://bsky.app/profile/studentdefense.bsky.social/post/3mdil2ywxsc2nIn a recent @insidehighered.com piece, Student Defense Chief Counsel @danzibel.bsky.social warns that ED’s rollback of liability rules for corporate college owners undermines protections for students and taxpayers.28 Jan 2026 15:18 +0000at://did:plc:l4br77grvsg6epa2p6cjzgdi/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdil2ywxsc2n