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NewsNoticias Tampa Bay (Univision)August 28, 2026Hillsborough

U.S. Department of Justice sues Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington over college tuition for undocumented immigrants

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed federal lawsuits against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington to challenge state laws that provide preferential college tuition rates and financial aid to undocumented immigrants. The legal action seeks to invalidate state-level policies that extend these benefits to individuals regardless of their immigration status.

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Why It Matters

The outcome of these lawsuits will determine whether states have the legal authority to offer in-state tuition and financial aid to students, directly impacting the cost of higher education for these individuals in the affected states.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Department of Justice filed federal lawsuits against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington.
  • The lawsuits challenge state laws that allow undocumented immigrants to receive preferential college tuition rates.
  • The lawsuits also challenge state laws that provide financial aid to undocumented immigrants.
  • The legal action was initiated on a Thursday.

Who's Mentioned

locationOregón“State being sued.”locationOregon“State being sued by the DOJ.”organizationArizona State University“University cited in the Arizona lawsuit.”locationArizona“State being sued.”organizationU.S. Department of Justice“The federal agency filing the lawsuits.”personStanley E. Woodward, Jr.“Associate Deputy Attorney General who commented on the lawsuits.”locationNew Mexico“State being sued by the DOJ.”locationWashington“State being sued.”locationNuevo México“State being sued.”