Federal Lawsuit Targets Tuition Discounts for Non‑Resident Students Lacking Legal Status

In a new federal filing, the Justice Department argues that the University of Delaware’s tuition structure violates a federal law that bars states from offering residency‑based tuition benefits to individuals without lawful immigration status. The lawsuit seeks an injunction to stop the university from awarding in‑state rates to undocumented students and to bar any future tuition policies that hinge on immigration status. The filing marks the 26th case the department has launched this year to challenge such tuition practices across the country.