21 States Sued for Granting Illegal Aliens In-State Tuition

🚨The Department of Justice Files Complaints Against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington Challenging State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens

“Over 30 years ago, Congress made clear that States cannot put illegal aliens before our Nation’s own… pic.twitter.com/B1ASkH3qsh

— U.S. Department of Justice (@TheJusticeDept) August 27, 2026

… citizens,” said ASG Woodward . “By granting illegal aliens in-state tuition, Washington, Oregon, New Mexico, and Arizona are pushing citizens to the side and ignoring federal law. No more. As of today, we have now sued 21 states who we allege were thwarting Congress’s clear prohibition on placing aliens over citizens. Our efforts will not cease until President Trump’s promise is fulfilled: illegal aliens will not receive benefits denied to American citizens.”