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Department of JusticeDOJMed source confidence · 83%Jun 29, 2026, 7:38 PM UTC · 8d ago
The Department of Justice Files Complaints Against Massachusetts and Rhode Island Challenging State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
Case File
The Department of Justice filed complaints against Massachusetts and Rhode Island challenging state laws on in-state tuition for illegal aliens. The lawsuits seek to enjoin these laws, claiming they violate federal law by discriminating against U.S. citizens. This is part of a series of 12 lawsuits targeting similar state laws.
•DOJ filed complaints against Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
•Laws challenged provide in-state tuition to illegal aliens.
•Complaints seek to stop enforcement of these laws.
•This is part of 12 lawsuits against similar state laws.
•Successful outcomes in other states indicate potential for similar results.
Why This Matters
If successful, these lawsuits will eliminate in-state tuition benefits for illegal aliens, ensuring U.S. citizens receive equal treatment. This could set a precedent for other states with similar laws.