DOJ sues NY to block in-state tuition for undocumented students
The federal government says New York’s policy gives undocumented students unequal access to tuition discounts and aid, part of a broader 17-state legal push.
- On Monday, August 10, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a federal lawsuit in the Northern District seeking to block New York, Connecticut, and Vermont from offering scholarships, student loans, and in-state tuition to undocumented students.
- New York's policies stem from the 2019 Sen. José Peralta New York State DREAM Act, which allows residents to qualify for financial aid and in-state tuition regardless of immigration status if they meet specific residency and diploma requirements.
- Assistant Attorney General Brett A. Shumate argued the statutes "constitute blatant unequal treatment favoring illegal aliens over U.S. citizens," citing tuition gaps like Stony Brook University charging $31,050 for out-of-state students versus $7,070 for residents.
- A spokesperson for Gov. Kathy Hochul, Gordon Tepper, stated "We are confident New York's statute is lawful and will be upheld," asserting the state will defend its policy in court.
- This filing expands a broader federal strategy, with the Justice Department having now sued 17 states nationwide. Despite a Minnesota judge dismissing a similar challenge in March, the department continues to appeal, signaling prolonged litigation.
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DOJ targets 3 more states in effort to axe in-state tuition for immigrants
Students walk across the University of Louisville campus. Kentucky is one of 17 states the Trump administration sued to block in-state tuition for students in the country without permanent legal immigration status. (Photo by McKenna Horsley/Kentucky Lantern)WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Justice has sued New York, Connecticut and Vermont over laws that allow immigrants in the country without permanent legal status to pay in-state college tu…
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Trump administration sues CT over in-state tuition for undocumented students • Rhode Island Current
The State Coat of Arms of Connecticut featuring the Latin motto that translates to 'He who transplanted still sustains' is mounted on a brick exterior at the main campus of the University of Connecticut in Storrs. (The George F. Landegger Collection of Connecticut Photographs in the Carol M. Highsmith's America, Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.)This article first appeared on CT Mirror and is republished here under a Creative…
Trump administration sues CT over in-state tuition for undocumented students
This article first appeared on CT Mirror and is republished here under a Creative Commons Attribution-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License. The U.S. Department of Justice on Monday filed a lawsuit against Connecticut over state laws that provide in-state tuition and financial…
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