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DOJ sues Maryland over in-state tuition for undocumented students

The DOJ is suing Maryland over allegations that the state university system is providing in-state tuition and financial assistance to undocumented students.

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What happened The DOJ is suing Maryland over allegations that the state university system is providing in-state tuition and financial assistance to undocumented students.
The headline split WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) frames it as "DOJ sues Maryland over in-state tuition for undocumented students". Courthouse News frames it as "DOJ sues Maryland over in-state tuition for immigrants".
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WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jul 17, 12:01 AM

DOJ sues Maryland over in-state tuition for undocumented students

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The DOJ is suing Maryland over allegations that the state university system is providing in-state tuition and financial assistance to undocumented students.

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Courthouse NewsNews report · Jul 16, 11:07 PM

DOJ sues Maryland over in-state tuition for immigrants

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The Justice Department has already secured favorable rulings against in-state tuition programs for immigrants in Texas, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Nebraska.

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Jul 16, 11:07 PM: Courthouse News joined the source map.

Jul 17, 12:01 AM: WBAL Baltimore (Hearst) joined the source map.

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