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StablePolicyReported 2026-10-01 20:00

Department of Justice Sues University of Delaware Over In-State Tuition for Illegal Aliens

The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the University of Delaware for providing in-state tuition to illegal aliens, challenging the university's policies.

Why it matters. The lawsuit could set a precedent for how universities handle in-state tuition for undocumented students and may impact other institutions with similar policies.

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  • UUS Department of Justice pressRegulator2026-10-01 20:00
    Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the University of Delaware for violating federal law by prioritizing the needs of illegal aliens over U.
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  • UUS Department of Justice pressRegulator2026-10-01 20:00
    Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the University of Delaware for violating federal law by prioritizing the needs of illegal aliens over U.S. citizens in defiance of Congress’s commands. The Department is challenging the University of Delaware’s policy which grants in-state tuition for illegal aliens while denying reduced tuition to U.S. citizens.
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  • UUS Department of Justice pressRegulator2026-10-01 20:00
    In the complaint, the United States seeks to enjoin the University of Delaware from enforcing its policy that provides aliens who reside in Delaware with in-state tuition rates, regardless of whether those aliens are lawfully present in the United States. Additionally, the complaint seeks to enjoin the University of Delaware from enacting any new tuition policies that favor illegal aliens over U.…
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