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Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit, Upholds Minnesota Tuition for Immigrants

3/28/2026

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U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit.
The decision lets Minnesota public universities keep in-state tuition and scholarships for some immigrants.
The judge found the federal government misinterpreted the law and lacked standing to sue.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison praised the ruling as a victory against federal overreach.
The Department of Justice has pursued similar lawsuits in Texas and Kentucky, where policies vary.

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U.S. District Judge Katherine Menendez dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice's lawsuit.
The decision lets Minnesota public universities keep in-state tuition and scholarships for some immigrants.
The judge found the federal government misinterpreted the law and lacked standing to sue.
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison praised the ruling as a victory against federal overreach.
The Department of Justice has pursued similar lawsuits in Texas and Kentucky, where policies vary.