Texas Dreamer Tuition Blocked by Federal Judge

A federal judge has issued a permanent injunction blocking Texas' law that granted in-state college tuition to undocumented immigrants, following a lawsuit by the Trump administration's Department of Justice. The DOJ argued the policy, in effect since 2001 and designed to help 'Dreamers,' violated federal law by providing benefits not available to all U.S. citizens. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton agreed with the DOJ's stance, leading to a joint motion and immediate court action. Previous state legislative attempts to repeal the law had failed, prompting this federal intervention. While the ruling currently only affects Texas, it could set a legal precedent for similar challenges in other states. Supporters say the decision upholds the rule of law, while critics contend it will hurt thousands of students raised in Texas.