A federal judge dismissed the Trump administration’s lawsuit challenging Minnesota’s in-state tuition and scholarship eligibility for some undocumented students. The ruling, according to court coverage, determined that Minnesota’s eligibility criteria did not conflict with federal immigration law and were not preempted by the federal statute the government cited. The decision is being treated as a setback for the administration’s efforts that have also driven other state-level policy changes in past cases. It also preserves access routes for undocumented students who meet state requirements tied to Minnesota high school attendance and graduation, plus scholarship eligibility for remaining costs. For higher education institutions, the ruling may reduce uncertainty around compliance obligations and help stabilize recruitment and retention strategies for students who rely on state aid eligibility.