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By the Patriot Watch Desk
Published August 9, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET · Updated August 10, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET

Trump DOJ sues three states over in-state tuition for illegal aliens

4 independent outlets are covering this story, first reported here by Just the News. Verification: Confirmed (how we verify). Every headline links to the original reporting.

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What we know

The Department of Justice filed lawsuits against New York, Connecticut, and Vermont over state laws providing in-state tuition and financial aid to illegal aliens. The complaints challenge policies that offer tuition benefits to illegal aliens while American citizens pay higher rates.

Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when Just the News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets. The most recent report came 3 hr ago from OANN.

Conservative & independent coverage (4)

OANN 3 hr ago
DOJ sues 3 states over college tuition to illegal aliens - oann.com
The Gateway Pundit 3 hr ago
TRUMP DOJ Sues New York, Connecticut, and Vermont for Giving Illegal Aliens In-State Tuition and Financial Aid While Americans Pay More
Dept of Justice 12 hr ago
The Department of Justice Files Complaints Against New York, Connecticut, and Vermont Challenging State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens - Department of Justice (.gov)
Just the News 1 d ago
Justice Department sues three states over tuition benefits for illegal migrants

Coverage timeline

Aug 9, 8:00 PM ET
1 d ago
Just the News
Justice Department sues three states over tuition benefits for illegal migrants
Aug 10, 11:32 AM ET
12 hr ago
Dept of Justice
The Department of Justice Files Complaints Against New York, Connecticut, and Vermont Challenging State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens - Department of Justice (.gov)
Aug 10, 7:40 PM ET
3 hr ago
The Gateway Pundit
TRUMP DOJ Sues New York, Connecticut, and Vermont for Giving Illegal Aliens In-State Tuition and Financial Aid While Americans Pay More
Aug 10, 8:32 PM ET
3 hr ago
OANN
DOJ sues 3 states over college tuition to illegal aliens - oann.com
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