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Justice Department Sues Texas Over Undocumented Student Tuition

6/5/2025

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The Justice Department has launched a lawsuit against a Texas law that grants in-state tuition rates to undocumented students, a groundbreaking move first made in 2001. This legal action underscores the Trump administration's commitment to strict immigration enforcement, impacting around 57,000 students who seek educational opportunities in the state.

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The Justice Department has launched a lawsuit against a Texas law that grants in-state tuition rates to undocumented students, a groundbreaking move first made in 2001. This legal action underscores the Trump administration's commitment to strict immigration enforcement, impacting around 57,000 students who seek educational opportunities in the state.