DOJ sues Kentucky over in-state tuition for illegal immigrant students

Published June 18, 2025 6:00pm ET



The Department of Justice is suing Kentucky over a state regulation that allows illegal immigrants to receive in-state tuition at public colleges and universities.

“Federal law prohibits aliens not lawfully present in the United States from getting in-state tuition benefits that are denied to out-of-state U.S. citizens,” the lawsuit stated. “There are no exceptions.” 

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