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Dreamers Fight for In-State Tuition | Mesa News
The Justice Department is suing Arizona over a new law letting DACA recipients pay in-state tuition — claiming it unfairly advantages undocumented students over U.S. citizens. But Arizona’s Attorney General and lawmakers are standing firm, defending the law as fair since eligibility hinges on high school attendance, not residency. Dreamers like Luis Acosta, who once had to leave the state for college due to lack of access, are now empowered by Proposition 308 — passed by voters in 2022 — and supported by groups like Aliento. While the lawsuit looms, advocates urge students to keep pursuing…
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