in-state tuition

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.