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US Justice Department sues Penn State over undocumented students’ tuition
The lawsuit challenges Penn State's policy that allows undocumented students to qualify for reduced tuition rates.
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The United States Department of Justice has sued Pennsylvania State University, accusing the institution of violating federal law by offering in-state tuition rates to undocumented students while denying the same reduced rates to all US citizens.
The lawsuit, filed on Thursday, argues that the university’s tuition policy discriminates against citizens.
Currently, undocumented students can qualify for in-state tuition if they meet Penn State’s residency standards.
It is also seeking to block the university from adopting future tuition policies that give undocumented students “preferential treatment” over US citizens.