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Lawsuit: DC Denied US Citizen College Aid Over Mom’s Immigration Status

The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund is suing the District of Columbia on behalf of a U.S. citizen they say was denied college financial aid because her mother has temporary protected status. Natalia Villalobos, who was born and raised in Washington, D.C., said she was twice denied financial aid from the District of Columbia Tuition Assistance Grant (DCTAG) – a program that …