In-State Tuition For Illegal Aliens Hearing Draws Small Crowd, Emotional Testimony

In-State Tuition For Illegal Aliens Hearing Draws Small Crowd, Emotional Testimony

BOSTON — Less than a week ago, a hearing on Beacon Hill regarding a proposal that would effectively enact sanctuary city policies statewide drew overflow crowds.

Nearly two years ago, a hearing on a batch of bills that sought to expand in-state tuition privileges at state-run colleges and universities to illegal aliens drew similarly large crowds, packed with hours upon hours of testimony, and months later prompted students to stage sit-ins and occupy various House offices in an effort to sway lawmakers.

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