DOJ sues Maryland challenging law awarding in-state tuition to illegal immigrants

The Department of Justice has sued the state of Maryland for a law that provides in-state tuition and financial assistance to people living in the country illegally.

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National story. 11 articles from 10 sources. Updated Jul 18, 2026.

Part of The Justice Department's suits against in-state tuition for undocumented students

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3 sources
University BusinessLean Left· Jul 17, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

DOJ sues Maryland over allegedly discriminatory Dream Act

Maryland MattersLean Left· Jul 17, 2026

Justice sues Maryland over in-state tuition policy for undocumented immigrants

Inside Higher EdLean Left· Jul 17, 2026

DOJ Sues Maryland Over In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students

Center

5 sources
WTOP Washington DCCenter· Jul 18, 2026

DOJ sues Maryland challenging law awarding in-state tuition to illegal immigrants

WUSA9Center· Jul 17, 2026

Why is the DOJ suing Maryland over its in-state tuition policy?

WUSA9Center· Jul 17, 2026

Maryland Attorney General delivers defiant challenge to DOJ lawsuit targeting immigrants’ education

FOX 5 DCCenter· Jul 17, 2026

DOJ sues Maryland over in-state tuition, financial aid for undocumented immigrants

UPICenter· Jul 17, 2026· ran in 2 outlets

DOJ sues Maryland over allegedly discriminatory Dream Act

Right

2 sources
Tampa Free PressRight· Jul 17, 2026

DOJ Sues Maryland Over In-State Tuition Laws For Undocumented Students

Washington TimesLean Right· Jul 17, 2026

Trump administration sues to stop Maryland from giving in-state tuition to illegal immigrants