DOJ Expands Lawsuits to 17 States Over In-State Tuition; Congress Advances Immigration Bills; Massachusetts Enacts Sanctuary Law

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DOJ lawsuits against 17 states over in-state tuition for undocumented immigrants continue, while Congress moves on broader immigration enforcement bills (detention, benefits, asylum). Massachusetts signed the strongest sanctuary law, escalating federal-state conflict.

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Updated Aug 11, 2026

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DOJ files lawsuits against 17 states including New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, California, Texas over in-state tuition and financial assistance for illegal immigrants