Nyquist v. Mauclet

Nyquist v. Mauclet
Supreme Court of the United States
Argued March 22, 1977
Decided June 13, 1977
Full case nameNyquist v. Mauclet
Docket no.76-208
Citations432 U.S. 1 (more)
ArgumentOral argument
Opinion announcementOpinion announcement
Court membership
Chief Justice
Warren E. Burger
Associate Justices
William J. Brennan Jr. · Potter Stewart
Byron White · Thurgood Marshall
Harry Blackmun · Lewis F. Powell Jr.
William Rehnquist · John P. Stevens

Nyquist v. Mauclet, 432 U.S. 1 (1977), is a United States Supreme Court case where the court ruled on whether state governments have the authority to deny permanent immigrants access to tuition assistance or loans for higher educational institutions. In a five to four decision, the court sided with Mauclet and ruled that such action is considered discriminatory against those with an immigrant status. This case brought forth important questions about whether the denial of education benefits to immigrants could be considered a form of discrimination as well as reaffirmed the federal government's authority over states in cases of immigration law.[1]

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