Undocumented Student Files Lawsuit Against Wells Fargo After Being Denied Educational Loans

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Source: NY Times

An undocumented student named Mitzie Perez at the University of California, Riverside, was denied by Wells Fargo to receive loans due to her illegal immigration status, even though there are no laws prohibiting lenders from loaning money to undocumented borrowers.

Perez filed a lawsuit against Wells Fargo, making her one of the first people to challenge a common industry policy.

Read full story at: NY Times

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