States Defy Feds on Tuition Equity | Portland News

The feds are suing Oregon and Washington over their in-state tuition programs for undocumented students — claiming it’s unfair to U.S. citizens and encourages illegal immigration. But state officials fiercely defend these long-standing policies, calling the lawsuit politically motivated and hateful, while highlighting how they’ve made college affordable for thousands of students who otherwise couldn’t afford it. With 21 other states already targeted and five courts siding with the states, this battle over education access is heating up — and Oregon and Washington aren’t backing down. 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/3329a76687976a98