Justice Dept Targets In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students | Wilmington News

Wilmington News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 26, 2026 · 1m

The Justice Department is waging a nationwide legal battle against states offering in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants, filing a lawsuit against Colorado and following up on a recent Illinois court ruling that struck down similar policies as unconstitutional. The federal government argues these programs violate federal immigration law by incentivizing illegal immigration and unfairly favor undocumented students over U.S. citizens from other states — especially when taxpayer funds are involved. Colorado’s governor defends the policy as a vital step toward educational access and…