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DOJ sues New Mexico for providing in-state tuition to undocumented students
Summary by The El Paso Editorial Desk Gabrielle Lopez , as published by KVIA ABC-7
· August 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points It challenges laws in several states, including New Mexico, that provide financial help to certain students. A lawsuit has been filed by the US Department of Justice.
A lawsuit has been filed by the US Department of Justice. It challenges laws in several states, including New Mexico, that provide financial help to certain students. The DOJ claims these laws unfairly treat US citizens.
The lawsuit seeks to stop these laws from being enforced. It targets rules that give reduced tuition rates to students who live in the state, regardless of their immigration status.
Further details about the lawsuit are available from the source, including the specific arguments made by the DOJ and the states involved.
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Category: schools Published: August 27, 2026 Source: KVIA ABC-7 Reading time: 1 min
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