The Trump administration has escalated its legal efforts against state policies that provide in-state tuition to unauthorized immigrants, claiming these measures discriminate against U.S. citizens. This follows a recent action where the administration challenged Texas’s law allowing undocumented students to access in-state tuition, which a federal judge ruled ‘invalid.’ The administration’s position underscores its broader stance on immigration reform and the protection of American citizens’ rights.
The legal challenge against Texas’s policy highlights the administration’s commitment to enforcing immigration laws and ensuring that public resources are not used to benefit unauthorized immigrants. The ruling by the federal judge in Texas has implications for other states that have similar tuition policies, potentially leading to further legal battles and policy changes in the near future.