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Judge Declares Illinois Tuition, RISE, DREAM Benefits Unconstitutional

7/26/2026

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U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn ruled Illinois' tuition, RISE Act and DREAM Act benefits for illegal immigrants unconstitutional.
McGlynn delayed the order 14 days to let Illinois seek an appeal.
U.S. Attorney Steven Weinhoeft said decision enforces Congress’s statute and noted Justice Department has won or settled cases in Texas, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Nebraska and has pending lawsuits in Minnesota, Virginia, California, New Jersey, Kansas, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland and Colorado.

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U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn ruled Illinois' tuition, RISE Act and DREAM Act benefits for illegal immigrants unconstitutional.
McGlynn delayed the order 14 days to let Illinois seek an appeal.
U.S. Attorney Steven Weinhoeft said decision enforces Congress’s statute and noted Justice Department has won or settled cases in Texas, Kentucky, Oklahoma and Nebraska and has pending lawsuits in Minnesota, Virginia, California, New Jersey, Kansas, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maryland and Colorado.