Lame‑duck Republican officials in Virginia moved to eliminate in‑state tuition rates for undocumented students and asked a federal judge to block the state’s Dream Act, a reversal that incoming Democrats and advocacy groups vow to challenge. The move aligns with federal administration positions and shifts higher‑education access policy at the state level. Higher‑education advocates warn the change will affect enrollment patterns, revenue for public institutions, and access for students who built education plans around in‑state affordability. Legal battles are expected, with incoming state leaders and immigrant‑rights organizations preparing to defend the law and its impact on students and campus diversity.