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US DOJ expands lawsuits against non-citizen tuition benefits
Overview
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has continued its legal campaign against state-level policies that grant undocumented immigrants access to in-state tuition, scholarships, and financial aid. The administration argues these policies violate a 1996 federal statute by providing benefits to non-citizens that are unavailable to U.S. citizens living in other states.
On September 10, the DOJ filed new lawsuits against Hawaii, Arkansas, Utah, and the District of Columbia. The litigation against the District specifically targets the University of the District of Columbia for tuition rates that favor undocumented residents over out-of-state citizens. Deputy Attorney General Stanley E. Woodward Jr. emphasized the administration’s stance, stating, ‘There will be no more cases where illegal immigrants are placed above U.S. citizens.’ The DOJ noted it has already secured favorable rulings or agreements in Texas, Kentucky, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Illinois, and Kansas.
By late September, the DOJ expanded its litigation to include Delaware and Oregon. In Oregon, the lawsuit challenges the Tuition Equity program, which allows undocumented students to qualify for resident tuition rates if they meet specific criteria. In Delaware, the DOJ filed a complaint against the University of Delaware, alleging its policy violates 8 U.S.C. §1623(a) and 8 U.S.C. §1621. The complaint highlights a significant financial disparity, noting that Delaware residents pay approximately $15,740 per year, while non-residents are charged roughly $42,470. The DOJ argues that undocumented students who attended Delaware high schools can access the lower rate, creating a premium of over $26,000 for out-of-state Americans. The University of Delaware is currently reviewing the matter.
Advocates suggest that if these policies are overturned, it could lead to decreased enrollment and a loss of support services for undocumented and DACA students. Numerous other jurisdictions, including California, New York, and Minnesota, remain subject to pending litigation.
Entities
U.S. Department of Justice · Department of Justice · Stanley E. Woodward Jr. · Donald Trump · University of Delaware
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 10 SOURCES] The Department of Justice argues that Arizona's policy violates federal law by providing educational benefits to noncitizens that are unavailable to U.S. citizens living outside the state.
- [● 6 SOURCES] Experts estimated that 3,600 undocumented students could qualify for in-state tuition annually prior to the law's passage.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Attorney General Kris Mayes disputes the lawsuit, arguing that eligibility is based on Arizona education history rather than residency or immigration status.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Arizona voters approved Proposition 308 in 2022.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Proposition 308 allows students to qualify for in-state tuition if they attended an Arizona high school for at least two years and graduated.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Judges in five other states have already voided similar policies.
- [● 2 SOURCES] The lawsuit alleges Proposition 308 violates a 1998 federal law and a recent executive order.
Timeline
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesUniversity of Delaware sued by DOJ over tuition policy
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the University of Delaware, alleging its tuition policy illegally provides in-state rates to certain undocumented immigrants while charging out-of-state U.S. citizens a 2
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[POLITICS] 6 sourcesU.S. Department of Justice sues university and state over migrant tuition
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing the University of Delaware and the state of Oregon over policies providing in-state tuition rates to undocumented immigrants.
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[POLITICS] 9 sourcesU.S. Department of Justice sues states over undocumented student tuition
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Hawaii, Arkansas, Utah, and D.C., challenging laws that allow undocumented immigrants to access in-state college tuition and financial aid.
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[POLITICS] 18 sourcesU.S. Department of Justice sues four states over undocumented student tuition
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington to block undocumented students from accessing in-state tuition and financial aid, citing violations of federal law.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesJustice Department sues states over undocumented immigrant tuition policies
The U.S. Justice Department is suing New York, Connecticut, and Vermont, alleging that in-state tuition policies for undocumented immigrants discriminate against out-of-state U.S. citizens.
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[POLITICS] 16 sourcesDepartment of Justice sues New York, Connecticut, and Vermont over immigrant tuition aid
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing New York, Connecticut, and Vermont, alleging their laws providing in-state tuition and financial aid to undocumented immigrants violate federal law.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesUS Justice Department launches record denaturalization crackdown
The DOJ filed a record 25 denaturalization cases, targeting naturalized citizens from 17 countries for fraud and serious crimes, marking the largest crackdown in U.S. history.
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[POLITICS] 3 sourcesDOJ sues Colorado over in‑state tuition for undocumented students
The DOJ sued Colorado, claiming its in‑state tuition law for undocumented students violates federal law and seeks to block the policy.
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[POLITICS] 5 sourcesUS Justice Department Sues Colorado Over In‑State Tuition for Undocumented Students and Seeks Denaturalization of Ten Cr
The Justice Department sues Colorado over in‑state tuition for undocumented students and files denaturalization lawsuits against ten convicted naturalized citizens, seeking to strip their U.S. citizenship.
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[POLITICS] 10 sourcesU.S. Justice Department seeks denaturalization of 10 naturalized criminals
The DOJ filed denaturalization lawsuits against 10 naturalized U.S. citizens from Cuba, Mexico, Pakistan, Peru and Poland for crimes such as child abuse, Medicare fraud and drug trafficking, calling it the “big
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