Tagged #undocumented-students
Every article we've published on this topic, sorted by the agency's own announcement date.
Federal Court Strikes Down Kansas In-State Tuition Law
A federal judge ruled that Kansas's 22-year-old law allowing in-state tuition for undocumented students violates federal immigration law, after the DOJ and state attorney general agreed to a consent decree eliminating the benefit.
Federal court voids Illinois in-state tuition law for undocumented students
On July 24, a federal judge struck down three Illinois laws allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition and receive state financial aid, ruling the provisions preempted by federal law.
Federal Court Invalidates Illinois In-State Tuition and Financial Aid Laws for Undocumented Students
A federal judge ruled that Illinois laws providing in-state tuition and state financial aid to undocumented students violate the U.S. Constitution, affecting education benefits for qualifying students.
5th Circuit denies effort to defend Texas Dream Act in-state tuition law
Federal appeals court rejects intervention by advocates and students seeking to defend Texas law allowing undocumented students in-state tuition, citing federal preemption.