DOJ sues NY to block in-state tuition for undocumented students

The Department of Justice sued New York State to stop providing discounted college tuition and financial aid to undocumented immigrants. Officials claim these state policies violate federal law and unconstitutionally discriminate against out-of-state American citizens. This legal action follows similar recent lawsuits against Connecticut and Vermont, both driven by new presidential executive orders regarding taxpayer subsidies for noncitizens.

The Department of Justice sued New York State to stop providing discounted college tuition and financial aid to undocumented immigrants. Officials claim these state policies violate federal law and unconstitutionally discriminate against out-of-state American citizens. This legal action follows similar recent lawsuits against Connecticut and Vermont, both driven by new presidential executive orders regarding taxpayer subsidies for noncitizens.

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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — The federal government is suing New York State to block undocumented immigrants from getting discounted college tuition and financial assistance.

According to the Department of Justice, New York unconstitutionally discriminates against Americans from other........

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