"In the lawsuit, the U.S. Department of Justice alleges that California's policy of granting in-state tuition and financial aid for some students without legal status is unconstitutional. Federal lawyers also argue that California's policies violate a 1996 federal law, which bars states from providing benefits to residents without legal status that aren't also available to U.S. citizens who live anywhere in the U.S."
"In California, over 100,000 college students lack legal status, according to one estimate by an alliance of university leaders who advocate for immigrants. Federal assistance, such as Pell grants and federal student loans, are off-limits to anyone who isn't a U.S. citizen or does not have permanent legal status. California has its own money for college financial aid, which it distributes according to state law."
The U.S. Department of Justice sued California, alleging that state policies awarding in-state tuition and financial aid to some residents without legal status are unconstitutional and violate a 1996 federal law. Federal lawyers contend that states cannot provide benefits to residents without legal status that are not available to U.S. citizens nationwide, and they demand California drop the policy or extend the same rates to out-of-state citizens. Over 100,000 California college students reportedly lack legal status. Federal aid programs like Pell grants and federal student loans remain unavailable to those without citizenship or permanent status, while California uses state funds to distribute its own financial aid.
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