Minnesota Universities Keep In-State Tuition for Immigrants

0:00A federal judge in Minnesota has ruled that public universities there can continue providing in-state tuition rates and scholarships to some. Immigrants without legal status. The decision dismisses a lawsuit brought by the Department of Justice last summer aimed at stopping these programs. The judge determined that the federal government failed to show. These benefits discriminate against United States citizens. Minnesota law extends the lower tuition to anyone who attended a high school in the state for at least three years, regardless of immigration status, where they live now. State Attorney General Keith Ellison hailed the outcome as a win against efforts to override local laws. He emphasized that supporting education for these students helps build a stronger workforce in Minnesota. Meanwhile, the Justice Department has launched similar challenges in states like Kentucky and Texas this month, while a judge recently blocked Texas' program at least 22 states plus the District of Columbia maintained policies granting in-state tuition, breaks

1:00to qualifying immigrants. This ruling preserves access for thousands of students in Minnesota and underscores the divide between state education initiatives and federal immigration rules. That's your update from Canada News Today, powered by AI.