Judge Blocks DOJ's Bid to End In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants

A federal judge in Minnesota has blocked a Justice Department lawsuit, allowing public universities to continue offering in-state tuition and scholarships to certain undocumented immigrants. The ruling, made by Judge Katherine Menendez, found that the feds couldnt prove the programs discriminate against American citizens. This decision comes amidst ongoing disputes between the federal government and Minnesota leaders over immigration rules. The DOJ had argued that state laws favoring students who attended a Minnesota high school for at least three years violated a federal law from the Clinton era. State Attorney General Keith Ellison welcomed the ruling, emphasizing the importance of these programs in fostering a more educated workforce. The DOJs lack of standing to sue Governor Tim Walz or Ellison was also highlighted in the ruling. Meanwhile, the department has filed similar suits against Kentucky and Texas, with a Texas judge recently blocking that states version. At least twenty-two states plus D.C. offer these in-state perks, indicating that this debate is unfolding nationwide as education access remains at stake.

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