The Justice Department sued Virginia seeking to bar state laws that allow eligible undocumented students to pay in‑state tuition at public colleges and universities. The federal complaint, one of several by the administration, argues state in‑state tuition statutes discriminate against U.S. citizens because they confer residency‑level tuition to non‑citizens who do not meet traditional residency tests. Virginia policy lets undocumented students qualify after graduating from a state high school and filing Virginia tax returns for two years. The case could force a rapid shift in enrollment finances for students and institutions and joins a broader wave of litigation that has already prompted policy reversals in several states. The litigation raises enrollment, compliance and financial‑aid uncertainties for higher education institutions mid‑admissions cycle.