The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments today over a student loan relief plan that could bring much needed financial relief to millions of Americans struggling with crushing student loan debt.

The case centers around a 2017 rule that allowed borrowers to have their loans forgiven if they were misled or deceived by their college or university. The Trump administration, however, has worked to roll back the rule, leaving many borrowers in limbo.

Outside the Supreme Court, Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, led a protest against the Trump administration’s efforts to roll back the rule.

“This isn’t about politics, this is about people’s lives,” Weingarten said. “These are people who were lied to, cheated and taken advantage of. That is not fair!”

The case has brought to light the growing problem of student loan debt in the United States, with more than 44 million Americans currently owing an estimated $1.5 trillion.

In an opinion piece for CNN, writer Bijan Stephen said the government should be doing everything it can to help these borrowers.

“Student loan debt is a burden that’s crushing an entire generation of Americans,” Stephen wrote. “It’s time for the government to step in and provide debt relief to those that need it most.”

The outcome of the Supreme Court case could have far-reaching implications for borrowers and the student loan debt crisis. The court is expected to issue its ruling later this year.