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The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against Washington state, challenging its laws that allow undocumented students to pay in-state college tuition and receive state financial aid. The DOJ argues the policy conflicts with federal law, while Washington defends it as expanding higher-education access for undocumented students; the outcome could affect tuition equity in the state.
The Department of Justice has sued New York, Connecticut and Vermont, arguing their laws granting in-state college tuition and other aid to non-citizens violate the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause by prioritizing non-citizens over U.S. citizens; the suits follow a broader pattern of DOJ challenges to similar policies, with comments from officials pending and no immediate responses from the governors involved.
U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn in the Southern District of Illinois ruled that Illinois’ in-state tuition policies—the RISE Act and the Illinois DREAM Act—are unconstitutional as applied to undocumented immigrants, permanently barring enforcement but delaying it 14 days to allow appeals; the decision advances the DOJ’s immigration agenda and follows similar lawsuits against other states.
A federal judge in Illinois ruled that the state's in-state tuition policies—the RISE Act and the Illinois DREAM Act—are unconstitutional as applied to unauthorized immigrants, granting the DOJ's summary-judgment and delaying enforcement for 14 days to allow appeals; this aligns with a broader DOJ effort challenging similar benefits in other states, including Colorado.
The Department of Justice is suing New Jersey to overturn two laws that extend in-state tuition and state-funded financial aid to undocumented students, arguing they violate federal law by giving benefits not available to U.S. citizens. The laws, initially enacted by former Gov. Chris Christie (2013) and expanded by Gov. Phil Murphy (2018), require certain criteria (NJ high school attendance, diploma, and a legalization affidavit) to qualify. New Jersey officials say the laws are lawful and note similar challenges against other states, while the Trump administration has pressed multiple lawsuits against NJ policies and related immigration actions.
The DOJ is suing Virginia over its policy allowing undocumented students to access in-state tuition, claiming it conflicts with federal immigration law which prohibits benefits for unauthorized immigrants that are not also available to U.S. citizens, leading to legal disputes across multiple states.
The Trump administration challenged state laws offering in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants, leading to legal battles and the end of such benefits in Texas, which previously allowed undocumented students like Berenice to access affordable college tuition, now facing higher costs.
Texas colleges are struggling to implement a federal court ruling that ended the Texas Dream Act benefits, leading to confusion and increased tuition for students like DACA recipients, due to a lack of clear state guidance and inconsistent responses from universities.
The Trump administration is actively challenging and rolling back laws in several states that allow undocumented immigrants to pay in-state college tuition, citing concerns about fairness and legality, amidst broader efforts to discourage illegal immigration and reshape immigration policies.
Texas has ended in-state tuition for undocumented students following a federal lawsuit that argued the law was unconstitutional, with a judge blocking its enforcement. The law, enacted in 2001, allowed undocumented students to pay in-state rates if they had lived in Texas for three years before high school graduation. The federal Department of Justice contended that this practice discriminated against U.S. citizens and violated federal law, leading to the legal challenge and the law's suspension. The move has sparked debate over the economic and educational impact on students and the state's workforce.
Texas has ended its in-state tuition policy for undocumented students following a lawsuit from the federal government, which claims the policy is unconstitutional and violates federal immigration law. The move reverses a law from 2001 that allowed such students to pay in-state rates, impacting thousands of undocumented immigrants in Texas and potentially influencing similar policies in other states.
Texas has ended its 24-year-old law allowing undocumented students to qualify for in-state tuition following a federal lawsuit and court ruling, with the state arguing that the policy violates federal law. The move has sparked debate over the impact on students and the state's higher education system.
Texas has ended its policy of providing in-state tuition to students without legal immigration status after a federal court declared the policy unconstitutional, aligning with the DOJ's efforts to enforce federal immigration laws and prevent discrimination against U.S. citizens.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a new law allowing low-income Mexican residents living within 45 miles of the California-Mexico border to attend certain community colleges in the state at in-state tuition rates. The pilot program, set to begin next year and run until 2029, aims to make education more accessible for low-income students and prepare them for jobs. The legislation requires students to be either US or Mexican citizens with a required visa. The move comes as part of efforts to address the high cost of living in California and ensure that talented students are not lost due to financial constraints. Additionally, Newsom signed a separate law raising the minimum wage for healthcare workers to $25 per hour over the next decade.
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill allowing low-income students living within 45 minutes of the California border in Mexico to receive in-state tuition at certain community colleges. The bill, introduced by Assemblymember David Alvarez, is modeled after a Texas law and aims to provide educational opportunities for students who may be U.S. citizens but cannot afford to live in California. The pilot program will start next year and run until 2029, benefiting 150 students at partner community colleges in San Diego and the Imperial Valley.