American Students Pay Double While Non-Citizens Get Discounts?

American Students Pay Double While Non-Citizens Get Discounts?

Author: Behind The Line Podcast September 1, 2026 Duration: 10:03

The U.S. Department of Justice has officially filed federal lawsuits against Washington, Oregon, Arizona, and New Mexico—bringing the total to 21 states challenged for providing in-state tuition rates and state financial aid to undocumented residents while charging out-of-state U.S. citizens tens of thousands more. In this episode of Left Coast News, we break down the constitutional violations under 8 U.S.C. § 1623, the multi-million dollar economic impact on taxpayers, and why federal courts across the country are permanently striking down these state policies.


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