The federal government sued Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's administration Tuesday, claiming the state's higher education tuition policy gives preferential treatment to undocumented immigrants over U.S.

A legal challenge threatens in-state tuition for Kentucky's undocumented students. The U.S. Department of Justice argues the policy violates federal law. The lawsuit mirrors a similar case in Texas. If successful,

The Justice Department sued Kentucky politicians over in-state tuition benefits for undocumented students, just as Texas students and advocates are pushing back against a lawsuit that killed a similar state policy.