DOJ Targets Utah’s Undocumented Tuition Law | Salt Lake City News

The Department of Justice is suing Utah over its in-state tuition policy for undocumented students, arguing it violates federal law and unfairly advantages non-citizens. This follows similar lawsuits against 21 other states, with courts in six already ruling such policies unconstitutional. Utah’s higher education system defends the program as core to its mission, while acknowledging the tension between state access policies and federal regulations. The law targets students who graduated from Utah high schools and applied for legal residency — ineligible for federal aid but eligible for some state scholarships. This case could set a precedent nationwide as DOJ pushes back on tuition equity programs across the country. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/c57649849754dcb1