The Justice Department is suing Virginia for providing in-state tuition for immigrants who are in the country illegally. The lawsuit targets a Virginia law that allows non-citizens to access reduced, in-state tuition rates at public universities and colleges if they can establish they reside in the state. The Justice Department argues the measure conflicts with […]
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DOJ sues Virginia over tuition benefits for illegal immigrants
The Justice Department is suing Virginia for providing in-state tuition for immigrants who are in the country illegally. The lawsuit targets a Virginia law that allows non-citizens to access reduced, in-state tuition rates at public universities and colleges if they can establish they reside in the state. The Justice Department argues the measure conflicts with federal immigration law in violation of the Constitution. This week’s lawsuit marks the Trump administration’s latest effort to challenge state laws that provide benefits to illegal immigrants.