Trump administration sues states over in-state college tuition for undocumented students
The Justice Department has sued 21 states, adding Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon and Washington last week, for allowing undocumented students to qualify for in-state tuition at public universities. The administration says such state policies violate a 1996 federal law by granting benefits to noncitizens over citizens; states counter that eligibility is based on high school attendance, not simple residence. The disputes could affect thousands of so-called Dreamers and the pricing of public higher education across multiple states while a patchwork of court rulings and appeals will likely determine whether these state programs survive.
Federal lawsuits could end state in-state tuition access for undocumented students
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Since 2001 many states passed tuition equity policies. The Justice Department now sues states that let undocumented students pay resident tuition. Courts and appeals will likely decide the national outcome next.
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