Federal appeals court upholds ban on states providing in-state tuition benefits to illegal aliens

 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. 

https://justthenews.com/government/courts-law/fifth-circuit-upholds-ban-states-providing-state-tuition-benefits-illegal