Nebraska Governor and DOJ Move to End In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students
Nebraska Governor Jim Pillen, alongside state officials, has aligned with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to terminate the policy allowing undocumented students to pay in-state tuition rates. This decision follows a lawsuit filed by the DOJ against Nebraska, challenging the legality of the state's policy. The law in question, enacted in 2006, permits noncitizens to qualify for in-state tuition if they have graduated from Nebraska high schools and have lived in the state for at least three years. Governor Pillen described the policy as 'outdated' and 'unconstitutional,' expressing gratitude for the federal and state collaboration in addressing what he termed a 'long-overdue correction.' The move is part of a broader DOJ initiative targeting similar policies in other states, including California, Illinois, and Texas. 
