Castro Statement on DOJ Suing Texas Over In-State Tuition

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement in response to the U.S. Department of Justice suing Texas over its law allowing undocumented students to receive in-state tuition:

“This lawsuit is meritless, cruel, and vindictive. Republicans in Texas created this program in 2001 to establish parity so all tax-paying folks, regardless of status, can receive the benefits they are owed. Legislation to strip in-state tuition in Texas also just died during the legislative session. Texans have made it clear where they stand on this. Attorney General Paxton must fully defend the laws of our state. This is a disappointing action from an administration that doesn't care about anyone but billionaires.”

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