DOJ Sues Illinois To End In-State Tuition For Undocumented Students As Chicago Braces For ICE Raids

The Justice Department filed suit against Illinois and Gov. JB Pritzker to end in-state tuition and scholarship benefits for undocumented students, arguing the policy conflicts with federal law under the Supremacy Clause and discriminates against citizens. The case follows DOJ actions against Texas, Minnesota and Kentucky, signaling an accelerating national campaign to roll back state-level education benefits. The move unfolds as Chicago prepares for expanded ICE operations and potential National Guard deployments amid escalating federal-local tensions over sanctuary policies.