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Judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit, preserves Minnesota tuition benefits for undocumented students

A federal judge has dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice’s lawsuit challenging Minnesota’s policy of offering in-state tuition and certain scholarships to students in the country without legal status, allowing those programs to continue.

Published Apr 1, 2026, 12:55 PM EDT | WFMZZ

A federal judge dismissed a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit that had challenged Minnesota’s policy of providing in-state tuition and certain scholarships to students in the country without legal status. The ruling lets Minnesota’s programs remain in place and continue serving those students.