in-state tuition

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is targeting additional states in an effort to eliminate in-state tuition benefits for immigrants. Hawaiʻi was mentioned as one of at least 20 states that currently offer this type of in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants residing within the state.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed lawsuits against three additional states regarding the issue of in-state tuition rates for undocumented students.

A federal judge has blocked Illinois from enforcing laws that allow undocumented immigrants to receive in-state college tuition and other financial aid benefits.

The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Colorado over state laws providing in-state tuition and financial aid benefits to undocumented students, arguing they violate federal law. The lawsuit targets the 2013 ASSET Act, which allows undocumented students meeting residency criteria to qualify for state educational benefits. The DOJ claims these benefits conflict with federal statutes requiring equal treatment for U.S. citizens and non-lawful residents.

Texas will not provide in-state tuition to undocumented students following a court ruling. The article references the ruling and coverage of the case's oral arguments.

A federal appeals court rejected an attempt to restore in-state tuition eligibility for Texas students without legal status. The Texas Dream Act, which allowed such students to qualify for in-state tuition for over two decades, was overturned last year.

Advocates seek a federal appeals court's permission to challenge the blockage of the Texas Dream Act, which provides in-state tuition to eligible undocumented students. The law was previously blocked last year.

The Texas Dream Act faces a court challenge regarding the restoration of in-state tuition for undocumented students. Students are entering the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at Texas A&M University in College Station.

California’s gubernatorial primary concluded with over 60 candidates competing to replace Gov. Gavin Newsom, focusing on issues like high cost of living, gas prices, and housing costs. Key Democratic contenders include Xavier Becerra and Tom Steyer, while Republicans highlight Steve Hilton and Chad Bianco. The top two candidates will advance to the November general election under California’s single-primary-ballot system.

The Department of Justice sued New Jersey over state laws allowing illegal immigrants to access in-state tuition and financial aid, arguing the policies discriminate against U.S. citizens by violating federal law. The lawsuit is part of a broader Trump administration initiative targeting similar state policies, with similar cases pending in multiple states.