The Department of Justice announced on August 11, 2026, that it has filed lawsuits against New York, Connecticut, and Vermont regarding state laws that provide in-state tuition and financial aid to undocumented immigrants. The DOJ claims these laws discriminate against U.S. citizens who do not receive the same benefits and create incentives for illegal immigration, which they argue is in conflict with federal law. Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate stated that colleges cannot offer benefits to undocumented immigrants that are not available to U.S. citizens. Connecticut Attorney General William Tong responded, asserting that the state's educational policies are not subject to federal interference. The DOJ has previously filed 17 lawsuits against similar laws in other states, including Illinois, where a federal judge ruled against the state's in-state tuition policies in September 2025.
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Department of Justice Files Lawsuits Against New York, Connecticut, and Vermont Over Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants
On August 11, 2026, the Department of Justice filed lawsuits against New York, Connecticut, and Vermont over state laws that provide in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants. The DOJ argues these laws violate federal law by discriminating against U.S. citizens. Connecticut's Attorney General responded by defending the state's educational policies against federal intervention.
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