Justice Department Challenges Illinois’ Tuition Benefits for Undocumented Students, Citing Federal Law Violations
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of Illinois laws that grant in-state tuition and scholarships to undocumented immigrant students. DOJ officials argue that these laws unjustly discriminate against U.S. citizens, who are not eligible for the same financial benefits, claiming such practices conflict with federal regulations. On September 2, the complaint was lodged in the Southern District of Illinois against the state, including Governor J.B. Pritzker, the state attorney general, and various university trustees. At the core of the complaint is the assertion that Illinois’ policy of extending in-state … Read more