The Justice Department filed suit to block Virginia laws that allow certain undocumented students to pay in‑state tuition, asserting the policies unlawfully discriminate against U.S. citizens. The federal challenge is the seventh of its kind under the current administration and asks a federal judge in the Eastern District of Virginia to bar enforcement of the state statutes. Virginia’s rules let students qualify for residency discounts after graduating from a state high school and filing Virginia tax returns; the lawsuit raises immediate questions about enrollment planning, financial aid models, and legal risk for public colleges. Postsecondary leaders should prepare for litigation outcomes that could reshape tuition revenues and access programs for undocumented students across multiple states.