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DOJ Sues Virginia Over In-State Tuition for Unauthorized Immigrants

12/30/2025

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On December 30, 2025, the United States Department of Justice sued the Commonwealth of Virginia over its policy granting in-state financial aid to unauthorized immigrants.
The lawsuit argues policy violates federal law by discriminating against U.S. citizens from other states.
Virginia's law lets students who have lived there for two years qualify for in-state tuition.
The Department says the provision unfairly benefits unauthorized immigrants over U.S. citizens outside Virginia.

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On December 30, 2025, the United States Department of Justice sued the Commonwealth of Virginia over its policy granting in-state financial aid to unauthorized immigrants.
The lawsuit argues policy violates federal law by discriminating against U.S. citizens from other states.
Virginia's law lets students who have lived there for two years qualify for in-state tuition.
The Department says the provision unfairly benefits unauthorized immigrants over U.S. citizens outside Virginia.