New Jersey became the latest state facing a U.S. Department of Justice lawsuit over in-state tuition policies for undocumented students. The DOJ argues New Jersey’s approach unlawfully discriminates against U.S. citizens who do not receive the same reduced tuition rates, scholarships, or subsidies. The article notes similar suits have prompted some Republican-led states to scrap or alter the policies, while Democratic-led states have litigated. A New Jersey attorney general spokesperson described the suit as a distraction, signaling continued defense while the legal question moves through federal courts. For public colleges and state systems, the case adds uncertainty to enrollment planning, financial aid packaging, and admissions predictability tied to tuition residency rules.