DOJ argues separated families are not entitled to compensation

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Justice Department breaks off talks on compensation

The Justice Department is arguing in court
Do not deserve compensation for the actions of U.S. officials. 
In a court filing in Pennsylvania,.
The DOJ argued these families not entitled to compensation and asked the judge to dismiss the lawsuit.
And expected that the DOJ will follow a similar strategy.
The DOJ made this move after it had negotiations in December
With attorneys representing separated families.
The DOJ explained in briefs that it does not condone the Trump-era policy of separating families at the border,
Yet it argues that the case is about whether migrants can challenge immigration enforcement.

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