"The justice department sued California on Thursday for allowing undocumented college students to pay in-state tuition for public universities, alleging the policy harms US citizens. The lawsuit, filed in the US district court for the eastern district of California, marks the third time this week that the Trump administration has sued California. In addition to challenging the state's in-state tuition policy, the lawsuit argues that California unlawfully extends eligibility for scholarships and subsidized loans to undocumented students."
"Among the defendants are the state, top California officials, and the state's two public university systems: the University of California and California State University. Federal law prohibits aliens illegally present in the United States from receiving in-state tuition benefits that are denied to out-of-state US citizens, reads the complaint. There are no exceptions. California law does allow some students to qualify for in-state tuition rates, which are lower than out-of-state tuition, even if they technically qualify as non-residents."
Federal prosecutors filed suit against California and state officials, arguing that state policies allow undocumented students to pay reduced in-state tuition and access state financial aid. The complaint contends federal law forbids aliens illegally present from receiving in-state tuition benefits denied to out-of-state US citizens. California statutes permit residency-based tuition reductions for students with three years of California schooling and enable undocumented students to apply for state financial assistance under the California Dream Act. The suit seeks a judicial declaration that the policies are unlawful and a permanent injunction against their enforcement. The Justice Department asserts the policies discriminate against American students and families.
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