DOJ Challenges California Measure on College Tuition Benefits for Undocumented Immigrants
The DOJ argues California's policies violate federal law by granting in-state tuition and financial aid to about 80,000 undocumented students, claiming discrimination against U.S. citizens.
- On Thursday, the Trump administration filed a federal suit challenging Assembly Bill 540 and parts of the California Dream Act that allow in-state tuition and financial aid for undocumented students.
- Citing federal law, the Trump administration argues the 1996 federal law restricts residence-based post-secondary benefits and says California unlawfully discriminates against U.S. citizens, a claim echoed by the U.S. Attorney.
- Named defendants include Gov. Gavin Newsom, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the University of California Board of Regents, the California State University Board of Trustees, and the Board of Governors for the California Community Colleges, with roughly 80,000 undocumented college students statewide.
- The filing accelerates a wave of litigation as the Trump administration files its third lawsuit against California in one week, and higher education and state officials were not immediately available to comment.
- The state law also covers certain former California residents and grants in-state tuition to U.S. citizens who graduated from California high schools but moved out before enrolling, with Gen. Pam Bondi commenting amid similar suits in Texas, Kentucky, Illinois, Oklahoma and Minnesota.
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DOJ Sues California Over In-State Tuition for Noncitizens
California governor Gavin Newsom’s office responded, “We'll see you in court.” The U.S. Department of Justice sued the state of California on Thursday, challenging a state law that allows undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates. The lawsuit also targets the California Dream Act, which offers state financial aid to undocumented students who meet certain requirements.
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Marking a significant win for America, the U.S. Department of Justice sued California Gov. Gavin Newsom over a state law granting in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants, pointing out how it discriminates against out-of-state U.S. citizens by violating federal protections. For context, this is the third DOJ lawsuit against Newsom in a week, following actions on gerrymandering and ICE mask bans. Critics like Minnesota AG Keith Ellison argue t…
Trump Administration Sues California over Giving in-State Tuition to Immigrants in US Illegally
SAN DIEGO (AP) — The Trump administration has sued California for providing in-state college tuition, scholarships, and state-funded financial aid to students who aren't legally in the United States.
Trump Administration Sues California Over Tuition, Scholarships For Illegal Immigrants
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