A Democratic governor signed new legislation on Friday that will require American taxpayers to cover student financial aid for illegal aliens.

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker backed Democratic legislators' House Bill 460 , which supports "equitable eligibility for financial aid and benefits."

'It's absolutely shameful.'

The bill reads, "A student who is an Illinois resident and who is not otherwise eligible for federal financial aid, including, but not limited to, a transgender student who is disqualified for failure to register for selective service or a noncitizen student who has not obtained lawful permanent residence, shall be eligible for State financial aid and benefits."

Illinois House Republicans accused Pritzker of "roll[ing] out the welcome mat," noting that he has also p

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