Texas Ends In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students Following DOJ Lawsuit
Texas has ended in-state tuition for undocumented students following a federal lawsuit that argued the law was unconstitutional, with a judge blocking its enforcement. The law, enacted in 2001, allowed undocumented students to pay in-state rates if they had lived in Texas for three years before high school graduation. The federal Department of Justice contended that this practice discriminated against U.S. citizens and violated federal law, leading to the legal challenge and the law's suspension. The move has sparked debate over the economic and educational impact on students and the state's workforce.