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
A legal fellowship that told sponsor firms it existed to help low-income and first-generation law students has been filling its ranks with graduates of elite boarding schools, former Big Law paralegals, and children of wealthy professionals, and now faces a federal false-advertising complaint. The Sponsors for Educational Opportunity Law Fellowship selected 58 students for its […] The post DEI law fellowship promised to help 'underserved' students — then accepted boarding-school graduates and consultants' kids appeared first on American Almanac .
A legal fellowship that told sponsor firms it existed to help low-income and first-generation law students has been filling its ranks with graduates of elite boarding schools, former Big Law paralegals, and children of wealthy professionals, and now faces a federal false-advertising complaint. The Sponsors for Educational Opportunity Law Fellowship selected 58 students for its 2026 cohort. The Washington Free Beacon identified 50 of them through LinkedIn profiles and found a roster that looks nothing like the program's marketing pitch. Among the fellows: a graduate of Loomis Chaffee, the Connecticut boarding school that charges between $60,000 and $80,000 a year; a graduate of Phillips Andover Academy, whose alumni include two U.S.…Open
AI:The Sponsors for Educational Opportunity Law Fellowship marketed itself as a lifeline for underprivileged and first-generation law students, but a federal false-advertising complaint reveals the program is nothing more than an elitist racket. Instead of helping the underserved, this fellowship has been handed out like party favors to children of wealthy professionals, graduates of exclusive boarding schools, and offspring of high-priced consultants. This blatant deception bypasses the very people it claims to champion, functioning as a prestige vehicle for the social elite under the guise of diversity and inclusion initiatives.Open
The latest ruling, issued unanimously by a panel on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, came after the Trump administration asked for an additional 18 months to review the newest claims.
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
Enhanced Department of Education fraud detection measures are expected to save taxpayers over $1 billion during the current FAFSA cycle.
Enhanced Department of Education fraud detection measures are expected to save taxpayers over $1 billion during the current FAFSA cycle. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The Department of Education (ED) has implemented a new fraud prevention system requiring high-risk applicants for federal student aid to present government-issued identification, blocking nearly $200 million in fraudulent claims since its launch in April 2026. DETAIL: The real-time, risk-based identity screening is integrated directly into the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application process, ensuring fraud is detected before funds are disbursed. This initiative follows concerns over lax verification measures during the COVID-19 era, when the Biden…Open
The Treasury and Education departments launched the Federal Student Assistance Partnership, which will enhance oversight of federal student aid programs and help return defaulted borrowers to repayment.