Cato Institute

The Cato Institute argues that the Supreme Court's decision to reauthorize the SAVE student loan repayment program is being overstated by some commentators, and that its practical impact is smaller than claimed. The SAVE plan, an income-driven repayment scheme for federal student borrowers, has been a frequent target of litigation and political debate, making any court action on it headline-worthy.

The Cato Institute reports that legal immigration from majority-Muslim countries has fallen by 96% since 2024. The finding points to a dramatic contraction in visas and admissions for nationals of those nations under current US policy. The scale of the reduction is drawing attention in debates over immigration restriction and its impact on families, workers and students from affected countries.