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Trump's DOJ Sues New York, Connecticut, Vermont for Giving In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
The Department of Justice filed lawsuits against New York, Connecticut, and Vermont challenging state policies that extend in-state tuition rates to students without legal immigration status. The suits contend these policies violate federal law by providing benefits based on residency rather than citizenship or lawful presence. New York, Connecticut, and Vermont each allow students who lack legal status to qualify for in-state tuition if they meet residency requirements.
