# Kansas Tuition Law Blocked by Judge | Lawrence News

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Podcast: [Lawrence News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/lawrence-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7616198)
Published: 2026-09-11T04:28:33+00:00
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A federal judge has halted Kansas’ 2004 law allowing undocumented immigrant students to pay in-state tuition, ruling it violates federal immigration law and unfairly advantages non-citizens over U.S. citizens. The decision, effective immediately, leaves campuses scrambling for solutions as the Department of Justice argues the policy encourages illegal immigration and undermines federal authority. Critics, including the ACLU and Governor Laura Kelly, decry the ruling as a blow to hardworking students who’ve grown up in Kansas and contribute to its economy, while DOJ and state officials insist it’s necessary to uphold federal priorities. Similar rulings have already been issued in Texas and Oklahoma, signaling a broader national push to prioritize citizenship in education access — sparking fierce debate over fairness, federalism, and the future of immigrant youth in America. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/195e7dc68ea1db9c

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