Kobach vs Kelly Over Tuition Law | Topeka News

In a fiery legal showdown in Kansas, Attorney General Kris Kobach refuses to defend a state tuition law he claims violates federal statutes, while Governor Laura Kelly steps in to argue the law doesn’t conflict with federal law — sparking a battle over who has the authority to represent Kansas in court. Kobach cites a 2005 precedent to block Kelly’s intervention, calling her move an overreach, while student advocates slam his stance as a betrayal of campaign promises. The court must first decide if Kelly even has standing — and the legal tug-of-war is just heating up. 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/0c3bfe9a862b3013