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Justice Dept Targets 3 States Over Tuition | Montpelier News
The Justice Department is suing Vermont, Connecticut, and New York for allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition — part of a nationwide crackdown targeting 17 other states with similar programs. The administration argues these policies unfairly favor undocumented immigrants over U.S. citizens, even though the states claim eligibility is based on residency criteria. Already, Texas, Kentucky, and Illinois have reversed course, and the legal push targets every state in the Second Circuit. With just 2.4% of all college students being undocumented, this battle underscores a fierce…
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