A federal appeals court has temporarily blocked President Joe Biden’s student debt relief policy while the court reviews a challenge to it.

The order from the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals comes in a case brought by six Republican-led states, asking for a preliminary injunction to halt the policy after a district court dismissed the case earlier this week. The effort is separate from a Wisconsin taxpayers group’s challenge to the program that was recently rejected by the Supreme Court.

According to NPR, “either the court can issue an injunction and the pause will last longer or it can dismiss the case and the program can carry on.”

The federal appeals court is expected to announce a ruling as soon.

The White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said borrowers should continue applying for aid relief.

The White House will, “continue to move full speed ahead in our preparations in compliance with this order,” said Jean-Pierre.

The administration has stressed the temporary order does not prevent borrowers from applying for relief.

As of now, borrowers have until Dec. 31, 2023, to apply to the program.

To register for the Student Debt Relief policy, visit the Federal Student Aid website.