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DOJ Sues NJ Over In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens, Calling Citizens 'Second-Class Citizens
The US Department of Justice has sued New Jersey over its laws giving in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants, claiming they treat American citizens as 'second-class.
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against New Jersey, claiming that its laws granting in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants unfairly discriminates against American citizens, treating them as 'second-class' residents. The lawsuit challenges the state's policies allowing certain illegal aliens to access affordable education and financial aid. The DOJ argues that these laws violate federal law, which prohibits states from providing such benefits to non-citizens. The suit seeks to nullify New Jersey's policies, citing a need for uniform treatment under federal law.
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