Trump DOJ sues university where illegal immigrants can get $15K tuition rate while some Americans pay $42K

What happened: The Trump administration is suing the University of Delaware over a tuition policy that lets certain illegal immigrants pay in-state rates while out-of-state U.S. citizens pay more. Key numbers: Resident tuition about $15,740 per year; nonresident about $42,470; difference $26,730; nonresident rate roughly 2.7 times resident. Why it matters: DOJ cites 8 U.S.C. 1623(a) and 1621, calling the policy preempted twice over. An associate attorney general said DOJ will keep challenging policies giving preferential treatment to illegal aliens.

The Trump administration is suing the University of Delaware over a tuition policy that lets certain illegal immigrants pay in-state rates while out-of-state U.S. citizens pay more.

DOJ cites 8 U.S.C. 1623(a) and 1621, calling the policy preempted twice over. An associate attorney general said DOJ will keep challenging policies giving preferential treatment to illegal aliens.