The Department of Justice filed lawsuits on Monday against New York, Connecticut, and Vermont, challenging state laws which grant in-state tuition and financial assistance to illegal aliens. These federal actions arrive amid growing concerns over the civil rights of American citizens, who are denied the same reduced rates and scholarships simply for being born in […] The post DOJ Sues States for Discriminating Against American Citizens on College Tuition appeared first on StoneZone .
The Department of Justice filed lawsuits on Monday against New York, Connecticut , and Vermont , challenging state laws which grant in-state tuition and financial assistance to illegal aliens. These federal actions arrive amid growing concerns over the civil rights of American citizens, who are denied the same reduced rates and scholarships simply for being born in the U.S.A. The suits further charge that the state laws create clear incentives and preferential treatment for illegal immigration, placing illegal aliens ahead of American citizens in direct conflict with federal law (8 U.S.C. § 1623). The Department of Justice’s New York complaint cites average tuition and fees of $8,316 for in-state students versus $18,613 for those…Open
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — The United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has ruled in favor of the federal government in a lawsuit against the State of Illinois, Governor J.B. Pritzker, and multiple state entities, declaring key state education policies unconstitutional as applied to aliens who are not lawfully present in […] The post Federal Court Strikes Down Pritzker’s In-State Tuition Policy for Illegal Aliens appeared first on StoneZone .
EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. — The United States District Court for the Southern District of Illinois has ruled in favor of the federal government in a lawsuit against the State of Illinois, Governor J.B. Pritzker, and multiple state entities, declaring key state education policies unconstitutional as applied to aliens who are not lawfully present in the country. United States Attorney Steven D. Weinhoeft announced the decision on July 24, 2026. The court denied the State’s motion to dismiss and granted the United States’ cross-motion for summary judgment. At issue were the state’s rules granting in-state tuition rates at public universities and community colleges, along with the RISE Act and the Illinois DREAM Act. The court declared…Open
A federal judge has permanently blocked Illinois from offering in-state tuition, financial aid, and scholarships to illegal immigrants, the latest in a growing string of courtroom victories for the Trump administration's campaign against state-level benefits for those in the country unlawfully. U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn, a Trump appointee in the Southern District of Illinois, […] The post Federal judge strikes down Illinois tuition and aid laws for illegal immigrants appeared first on American Almanac .
A federal judge has permanently blocked Illinois from offering in-state tuition, financial aid, and scholarships to illegal immigrants, the latest in a growing string of courtroom victories for the Trump administration's campaign against state-level benefits for those in the country unlawfully. U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn, a Trump appointee in the Southern District of Illinois, ruled Friday that the state's in-state tuition policies, the RISE Act, and the Illinois DREAM Act are "unconstitutional and invalid" as they apply to illegal immigrants. McGlynn granted the Department of Justice's motion for summary judgment and denied Illinois' motion to dismiss, Fox News Digital reported . The order permanently bars the state from…Open
The Justice Department launched two more lawsuits against states offering in-state college tuition to undocumented students, expanding its legal campaign to 12 states. Education experts say the effort has already created confusion for students and colleges in states that have ended tuition equity policies and could create broader ripple effects if more states follow. NewsNation's Safia Samee Ali joins "NewsNation Live" to discuss the DOJ's arguments for its lawsuits against Massachusetts and Rhode Island, following successful legal challenges in Texas, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Nebraska. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live with Marni Hughes." Weekdays starting at…
