The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Minnesota lawmakers regarding the state's policy that allows undocumented students to receive in-state tuition rates. This lawsuit claims that such policies violate federal law and may discriminate against U.S. citizens. Aimed at both the Minnesota Dream Act and the North Star Promise Program, the lawsuit follows a successful DOJ case in Texas where a similar law was struck down. The action reflects the Trump administration's broader initiative to eliminate state laws that benefit undocumented immigrants, emphasizing the DOJ's commitment to enforcing federal immigration standards.
The Department of Justice's lawsuit against Minnesota legislators claims that allowing undocumented students in-state tuition violates federal law and discriminates against U.S. citizens.
Attorney General Pamela Bondi stated, 'No state can be allowed to treat Americans like second-class citizens in their own country by offering financial benefits to illegal aliens.'
The suit references President Trump's executive order aimed at states and cities offering benefits to undocumented immigrants, reinforcing the DOJ's commitment to enforcing federal immigration laws.
Following a similar successful lawsuit in Texas, the DOJ's current action seeks to challenge Minnesota's in-state tuition benefits for undocumented students under the established Dream Act.
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