The Justice Department filed three lawsuits Monday against states that offer in-state tuition for illegal aliens, after securing victories in five similar cases. “By granting illegal aliens in-state tuition, New York, Vermont, and Connecticut are doing just that. 136, which extends eligibility for Vermont in-state tuition benefits, including grants and scholarships, to certain illegal aliens. The case against Connecticut cites five state laws, one dating back to 2011, which extend in-state tuition benefits to illegal aliens. Including Monday’s actions, the Justice Department has sued 17 states over in-state tuition for illegal aliens.