A landmark Texas law that allowed undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at public colleges and universities was abruptly struck down Wednesday by a federal judge, raising concerns that Oklahoma and other states with similar policies could be next.

Known as the 'Texas Dream Act,' the policy had been in place since 2001 and served as a model for more than two dozen states, including Oklahoma. It allowed undocumented students who lived in Texas for at least three years and graduated from a Texas high school to pay the same tuition as legal residents. Supporters say it helped tens of thousands of students access higher education and contributed to the state’s workforce and economy.

But in a swift legal blow, the Trump administration filed a lawsuit calling the policy unconstitutional

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