The U.S. Department of Justice sues New York and two other states—Connecticut and Vermont—to block policies that allow undocumented immigrants to receive in-state college tuition and certain financial assistance. DOJ says the states’ programs violate federal law.
The outlets describe the legal challenge as part of a broader effort by the federal government to contest state rules that extend benefits connected to college costs to non-citizens. The Hill reports the suit targets both in-state tuition and financial assistance, while the New York Post frames the issue as states offering tuition rates and aid to people DOJ considers “illegal immigrants,” arguing the policies discriminate against citizens who do not receive reduced rates or support.
