DOJ sues Utah in wider push against in-state tuition for unauthorized immigrants

The U.S. Department of Justice sued Utah and other states this week for granting in-state college tuition and scholarships to immigrants without permanent legal status.

By: Annie Knox

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: September 12, 2026

Words: 753

Last Updated: 6 days, 17 hours ago

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The U.S. Department of Justice sued Utah, the District of Columbia and two more states this week for granting in-state college tuition and scholarships to immigrants without permanent legal status. The cases are the latest in a push by the Trump administration to end the practice across the country.

The department’s attorneys argue the policies discriminate against U.S. citizens from out of state. The new cases, filed Thursday, bring the total to 25 lawsuits …

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