### Texas Ends In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants Amid Federal Pressure

In a significant policy shift, Texas has decided to discontinue offering in-state tuition rates to undocumented immigrants. This decision comes in the wake of a lawsuit filed by the Department of Justice, which argues that the state education policy unjustly benefits undocumented students over American students from out-of-state.

The lawsuit, brought forth by the Department of Justice on Wednesday, claims that Texas’ practice of providing in-state tuition to undocumented immigrants is a form of discrimination against out-of-state American students. The legal action marks a rigorous move by the federal government to ensure that state policies align with federal immigration laws and principles.

On the same day as the lawsuit, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton collaborated with the Trump administration to file a joint motion aimed at terminating the existing tuition policy. This move is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to tighten immigration controls and eliminate what it sees as incentives for undocumented immigration.

President Donald Trump has been vocal about his stance on immigration, having issued two executive orders focused on curbing “benefits or preferential treatments” for undocumented immigrants. The lawsuit and subsequent policy changes in Texas reflect the administration's ongoing commitment to enforce these executive directives.