The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against the state of Minnesota and Democratic Governor Tim Walz, challenging a program that provides financial aid to undocumented immigrants pursuing higher education. The move marks the latest front in the DOJ’s legal campaign against state-level policies that extend benefits to those living in the country illegally.
The lawsuit, announced Friday, argues that Minnesota’s program violates the rights of U.S. citizens by offering tuition and financial benefits to undocumented students. Attorney General Pam Bondi framed the case as a defense of American citizens’ rights.
“No state can be allowed to treat Americans like second-class citizens in their own country by offering financial benefits to illegal aliens,” Bondi said in a statement. “The Department of Justice just won on this exact issue in Texas, and we look forward to taking this fight to Minnesota in order to protect the rights of American citizens first.”
The legal action targets the Minnesota Dream Act, passed in 2013, which allows undocumented immigrants to access in-state tuition rates and state financial aid if they meet certain criteria. According to the DOJ’s filing, the law discriminates against U.S. citizens who are not residents of Minnesota, noting that “the magnitude of this discrimination against U.S. citizens is substantial.” The lawsuit also names the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and State Attorney General Keith Ellison as defendants.
Governor Walz, who was the Democratic vice-presidential nominee in the unsuccessful 2024 election, has defended the state’s commitment to inclusivity but recently acknowledged that the message he and his running mate carried last year “was not ready” for the country at large.
The lawsuit arrives amid a broader push by the Trump administration to curtail benefits for undocumented immigrants. In April, President Trump issued an executive order directing federal agencies to review and eliminate “laws, regulations, policies, and practices” that give preference to non-citizens.
The DOJ’s legal strategy has been bolstered by a Supreme Court decision on Friday that limits federal judges’ ability to issue nationwide injunctions against executive actions. The 6–3 ruling, with all six Republican-appointed justices in the majority, restricts lower courts from blocking federal policies across the country, a tool frequently used to halt Trump’s directives in the past.
Bondi praised the ruling as a “historic win,” writing on X that it would end the “endless barrage of nationwide injunctions against President Trump” and allow the administration to enforce its policies while legal challenges play out.
The ruling directly impacts challenges to Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship. Issued early in his second term, the order asserts that the 14th Amendment’s guarantee of citizenship to those born on U.S. soil applies only to children with at least one parent who is a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. The policy, if upheld, would deny automatic citizenship to an estimated 255,000 babies born annually to undocumented immigrants or temporary visa holders, according to the Migration Policy Institute.
The Supreme Court is expected to take up the birthright citizenship case during its upcoming session in October, following oral arguments earlier this year. Bondi predicted that the high court will soon provide a final resolution.
For now, Minnesota finds itself at the center of a legal and political battle testing the boundaries of state authority, federal power, and the rights of undocumented immigrants—an issue likely to reverberate nationwide as the administration seeks to reshape immigration and citizenship policy.
BREAKING: Lady Gaga Offers to Sing at Philadelphia Eagles’ 2025 Season Opener and Sponsor the Team in Exchange for Pro-LGBT Ad — CEO Jeffrey Lurie’s Response Leaves NFL SpeechlessIn a stunning move that has shaken both the NFL and the entertainment world,
According to inside reports, Gaga approached the Eagles’ front office with a
Never one to shy away from bold statements, Lady Gaga’s offer combines her love for performance with her long history of LGBTQ+ advocacy. Insiders say she believes that football, one of America’s most-watched sports, is the perfect platform to amplify messages of love, acceptance, and pride.
“She doesn’t just want to sing,” one source revealed. “She wants to make the NFL a stage for something bigger than football — a stage for change.”
But what really set the NFL world ablaze was the reaction of Eagles owner and CEO Jeffrey Lurie. Known for his progressive stance and willingness to embrace cultural shifts, Lurie reportedly responded with words that left NFL executives speechless:
“If football is about family, then every family deserves a seat at the table. Lady Gaga has my support.”
The statement, now circulating across social media, has ignited a storm of excitement among Eagles fans and equality advocates — while simultaneously sparking heated debates among NFL insiders wary of breaking tradition.
The ripple effects of this news are enormous. If Gaga’s deal goes through, the Eagles’ 2025 opener could become one of the most politically and culturally charged games in NFL history. Sponsors are already scrambling to measure the impact, while fans across Philadelphia are buzzing about the possibility of seeing Gaga take the stage in midnight green.
Social media erupted within minutes, with hashtags like #GagaEagles, #FlyPrideFly, and #NFLForAll trending worldwide. Some fans are calling it the “greatest crossover in sports and music history,” while critics warn the NFL may be stepping into uncharted territory.
No official confirmation has been made, but league executives are said to be meeting privately to discuss the proposal. One thing is certain: if Lady Gaga and Jeffrey Lurie get their way, the 2025 season opener won’t just be about football — it’ll be about rewriting the rules of what the NFL represents.