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Civil Rights Group Demands DOJ Probe into Colorado Tuition Policy

2/14/2026

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The Equal Protection Project, a civil rights group, has urged the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate Colorado's ASSET program.
The program allows illegal immigrants to receive in-state tuition.
They argue the policy discriminates against American-born students by granting unequal benefits.
They say Colorado's requirements are looser than those in Virginia and California.
William Jacobson, the group's president, said they will examine state laws and request investigations as needed.

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The Equal Protection Project, a civil rights group, has urged the U.S. Department of Justice to investigate Colorado's ASSET program.
The program allows illegal immigrants to receive in-state tuition.
They argue the policy discriminates against American-born students by granting unequal benefits.
They say Colorado's requirements are looser than those in Virginia and California.
William Jacobson, the group's president, said they will examine state laws and request investigations as needed.