The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit against Minnesota, challenging state laws that provide free and reduced in-state college tuition to illegal immigrants, arguing these laws are unconstitutional and violate federal law by discriminating against U.S. citizens. This action follows a similar successful lawsuit against Texas and is in response to two executive orders signed by President Donald Trump aimed at preventing taxpayer benefits or preferential treatment for illegal immigrants.
Minnesota faces federal lawsuit for offering illegal immigrants college tuition benefits denied to Americans
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit against Minnesota, challenging state laws that provide free and reduced in-state college tuition to illegal immigrants, arguing these laws are unconstitutional and violate federal law by discriminating against U.S. citizens. This action follows a similar successful lawsuit against Texas and is in response to two executive orders signed by President Donald Trump aimed at preventing taxpayer benefits or preferential treatment for illegal immigrants.
Trending- 1 February 2001: Texas Dream Act introduced.
- 2 June 16, 2001: Texas Dream Act signed by Gov. Rick Perry.
- 3 January (current year): President Donald Trump signed executive orders on illegal immigrants and taxpayer benefits.
- 4 Weeks prior to current article: DOJ took action against Texas for similar benefits.
- 5 Texas complied and stopped enforcing the Texas Dream Act.
- 6 Recently: DOJ filed a complaint against Minnesota.
- 7 Tuesday: ACLU of Texas filed a motion to intervene in the Texas litigation.
- Minnesota faces a federal lawsuit, potentially leading to the cessation of tuition benefits for illegal immigrants.
- The lawsuit creates 'sweeping uncertainty' for students and colleges in Texas (according to ACLU).
What: The Department of Justice (DOJ) filed a federal lawsuit against Minnesota, challenging state laws that grant in-state tuition rates and free tuition to illegal immigrants, arguing these laws are unconstitutional and discriminate against U.S. citizens.
When: Recently (lawsuit filed), Just weeks after (DOJ action against Texas), January (President Trump returned to Oval Office and signed executive orders), Tuesday (ACLU of Texas filed motion to intervene), February 2001 (Texas Dream Act introduced), June 16, 2001 (Texas Dream Act signed).
Where: Minnesota, Texas, United States (federal law, DOJ, President Trump).
Why: The DOJ filed the lawsuit to enforce federal law prohibiting states from providing benefits to illegal immigrants not offered to U.S. citizens, based on President Trump's executive orders aimed at ending taxpayer subsidization and preferential treatment for illegal immigrants.
How: The DOJ filed a complaint in federal court, demanding Minnesota stop enforcing its laws regarding tuition benefits for illegal immigrants. This follows a precedent set by a similar lawsuit against Texas.