The plan was put on an indefinite hold when it wasblocked by a judge in August.

The removal of the block could mean 25 million Americans will eventually see their student loan debts forgiven.

Why was the plan originally blocked?

Courts don’t normally block proposals before they’re finalized.

The courts halted the plan as a precautionary measure.

What changed?

Instead, he ruled Missouri would be a better state for the case and will transfer it.

In doing so, the temporary restraining order he had placed on the relief plan is allowed to expire.

Who would receive forgiveness under this debt relief plan?

Mark Kantrowitz, a financial aid expert, doesn’t think borrowers should get their hopes up yet.

The Department of Education didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.