Statement from Equal Justice Works in Response to Executive Order Affecting PSLF

In response to President Trump’s signing of an Executive Order affecting Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), Verna Williams, CEO of Equal Justice Works issued the following statement: 

“The recent executive order affecting the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program is deeply concerning and unnecessarily complicates a program that has been working effectively for public servants since it was signed into law by former President George W. Bush nearly 20 years ago. 

PSLF has been crucial in supporting teachers, nurses, firefighters, public attorneys, and countless other working class Americans who dedicate their careers to serving our communities. This order risks dissuading talented individuals from pursuing vital public service roles – leaving critical needs unmet across the country, particularly in low-income and rural communities.

We believe PSLF should remain accessible to everyone who commits to public service, regardless of their organization. Equal Justice Works remains committed to protecting and strengthening policies that encourage and sustain careers in public service, which are essential to building a more fair  and just society. We will continue working to ensure that public service remains an achievable path for those who choose it.”