Kansas Governor Defies DOJ on Tuition Law | Wichita News

Wichita News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 3, 2026 · 2m

Governor Laura Kelly is fighting back against the U.S. Department of Justice in federal court over Kansas’ in-state tuition law for undocumented students, arguing the law isn’t about residency but educational achievement—and that federal law doesn’t block it. While Attorney General Kris Kobach backs the DOJ’s position, Kelly calls his stance a betrayal, insisting the federal government shouldn’t target young immigrants brought to the U.S. as children. Her legal team cites a Minnesota court ruling and points out existing exceptions for non-resident citizens, arguing the law’s structure is…