Court Holds Federal Law Bars States From Giving Illegal Aliens In-State Tuition

A federal appeals court has ruled that Texas cannot provide in-state tuition to undocumented students. The court determined that federal law bars states from offering such benefits to illegal aliens. This decision addresses unconstitutional state laws that discriminate against American citizens by granting tuition advantages to non-citizens. Consequently, the legal ruling ends the practice in Texas, ensuring that state tuition policies align with federal mandates regarding the eligibility of undocumented students for in-state rates.