Trump's Justice Department Sues New York Over College Tuition Policies

Donald Trump's Justice Department initiated a lawsuit against New York, alleging that the state's in-state tuition policies for undocumented immigrants at public colleges discriminate against out-of-state American citizens. The lawsuit was filed against multiple states, including New York. New York, represented by Letitia James’s office, filed a motion to dismiss the federal lawsuit in late September, citing constitutional concerns.

The legal challenge directly questions the tuition policies of major public university systems in New York. These policies determine the cost of attendance for students at institutions like City University of New York and State University of New York. The outcome of the dispute could impact the revenue streams of these educational institutions.