The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program rule finalized by the U.S. Department of Education will bar employees of employers that the department determines have “a substantial illegal purpose” from accessing loan forgiveness, with some examples including immigration/civil-rights violations, supporting terrorism, and child trafficking. Critics argue the rule is vague, could be used politically, and may threaten nonprofit organizations historically eligible for PSLF. Professor Brian Galle is quoted in coverage by Inside Higher Ed.