Trump's Justice Department sues New York, other blue states over tuition for illegal immigrants
The Department of Justice under the Trump administration announced Monday that it plans to file lawsuits against New York, Connecticut and Vermont over laws that it claims provide in-state tuition and other financial incentives to illegal immigrants."These laws unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens who are not afforded the same reduced tuition rates or scholarships, create incentives for illegal immigration, and reward illegal aliens with benefits that U.S.
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The Department of Justice under the Trump administration announced Monday that it plans to file lawsuits against New York, Connecticut and Vermont over laws that it claims provide in-state tuition and other financial incentives to illegal immigrants."These laws unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens who are not afforded the same reduced tuition rates or scholarships, create incentives for illegal immigration, and reward illegal aliens with benefits that U.S. citizens are not eligible for, all in direct conflict with federal law," a statement from the department read.According to the legal complaints, the Department of Justice is seeking to enjoin enforcement of laws that provide financial assistance to illegal immigrants or provide tuition rates to any immigrants "who maintain in-state residency, regardless of whether they are lawfully present."NEBRASKA ENDS IN-STATE TUITION BENEFITS FOR ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS UNDER DOJ DEAL"This is a simple matter of federal law: colleges cannot provide benefits to illegal aliens that they do not provide to U.S. citizens," Assistant Attorney General Brett A.
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- The Department of Justice under the Trump administration announced Monday that it plans to file lawsuits against New York, Connecticut and Vermont over laws that it claims provide in-state tuition and other financial incentives to illegal immigrants."These laws unconstitutionally discriminate against U.S. citizens who are not afforded the same reduced tuition rates or scholarships, create incentives for illegal immigration, and reward illegal aliens with benefits that U.S.
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