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DOJ Sues Newsom Over Illegal Immigrant Tuition Policy

11/21/2025

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The Department of Justice sued California Governor Gavin Newsom on November 21, 2025, over in-state tuition for illegal immigrants.
The DOJ claims the policy burdens U.S. citizens and violates federal law.
This is Newsom's third lawsuit in one week, amid scrutiny by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Similar lawsuits have been filed in Minnesota, and the DOJ challenged California's ballot measure on congressional districts and immigration officials' mask-wearing.

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The Department of Justice sued California Governor Gavin Newsom on November 21, 2025, over in-state tuition for illegal immigrants.
The DOJ claims the policy burdens U.S. citizens and violates federal law.
This is Newsom's third lawsuit in one week, amid scrutiny by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Similar lawsuits have been filed in Minnesota, and the DOJ challenged California's ballot measure on congressional districts and immigration officials' mask-wearing.