The 5th U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a decision that prevents states from offering in-state tuition rates to illegal immigrants at public universities. This ruling is significant for states like Texas that aim to address illegal migration.
● The Justice Department previously sued several states, including Texas, over in-state tuition for undocumented students.
● Texas had allowed illegal migrants to access discounted tuition rates if they lived in the state, but this was challenged.
● A federal judge had already agreed to block the program, leading to a permanent injunction against lower tuition rates for undocumented students effective June 2025.
● The appellate court ruled 2-1, stating that federal law preempted the Dream Act and that advocacy groups and a community college could not intervene in the case.
● Governor Greg Abbott of Texas publicly supported the ruling, calling it a significant win for state law and the "rule of law."
This court ruling reinforces the prohibition on in-state tuition rates for illegal immigrants, marking a considerable achievement for Texas and supporters of stricter immigration laws.
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