A federal judge permanently blocked several Illinois laws that allow eligible undocumented students to pay in-state tuition and access certain state aid and scholarship programs. U.S. District Judge David W. Dugan ruled the policies conflict with federal immigration statutes and enjoined the state from enforcing them. The ruling struck down Illinois’ in-state tuition framework, the RISE Act for state financial aid, and parts of the Illinois DREAM Act that enable scholarships and prepaid tuition programs for students who attended high school in Illinois. The decision pauses appeal timing under the court’s schedule, but the injunction is not immediate for enforcement during a short window. Illinois officials indicated they are reviewing the decision and evaluating options. The case joins similar DOJ litigation outcomes already reported across multiple states, underscoring continued legal risk for states designing residency-based tuition and aid eligibility for undocumented students.