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Trump Administration Sues Penn State Over In-State Tuition
Trump administration sues Penn State over in-state tuition for illegal immigrants.
In brief
Trump administration sues Penn State over in-state tuition for illegal immigrants. Trump administration sues Penn State for offering in-state tuition to illegal immigrants, claiming federal law prevents state benefits for undocumented students. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Trump Administration Sues Penn State
The Department of Justice filed a complaint against Penn State challenging its policy of offering in-state tuition rates to some immigrants in the country illegally.
Previous State Policies Ended
Two dozen states once offered the tuition breaks, which often had bipartisan support, but the policies ended in places including Kentucky, Illinois, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, Kansas and Florida.
Penn State Spokesperson Responds
A Penn State spokesperson said the university was aware of the complaint and reviewing it.
Federal Law Argument
The federal government argues federal law prevents states from providing preferential benefits to immigrants in the U.S. illegally, regardless of residency requirements.
What to remember
Trump administration sues Penn State for offering in-state tuition to illegal immigrants, claiming federal law prevents state benefits for undocumented students.
