Fifth Circuit Rules Against In-State Tuition For Illegal Aliens

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a decision that denies illegal immigrants the benefit of in-state tuition rates, siding with the Trump administration's stance. This ruling effectively quashes efforts by some states and universities to offer tuition breaks to undocumented students, a move that the Department of Justice argued was unconstitutional. This decision is significant as it reinforces federal control over immigration policy and could impact how states approach tuition benefits for non-citizens in the future.