In a move that is sparking heated debate, the U.S. Department of Justice has filed lawsuits against the states of Vermont and New York over their decision to offer in-state college tuition rates to noncitizens. The lawsuits, which were filed on Wednesday, claim that the states' policies unfairly benefit undocumented immigrants and are in conflict with federal law. The policy, which was implemented in 2019, allows students who have attended high school in the state for at least two years to pay in-state tuition rates, regardless of their immigration status. The move has been hailed as a victory for immigrant rights advocates, but critics argue that it undermines the intent of federal immigration laws.
DOJ sues Vermont, New York over in-state college tuition for noncitizens WCAX
