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Most Americans broadly support public education for undocumented students – regardless of their political affiliation and religion

All public schools in the U.S. must provide an education to all students, regardless of their immigration status.

The Conversation · Jun 3

Tennessee to Expand Voucher Program to 35,000 Students Next Year

Tennessee plans to nearly double its universal school voucher program, directing about $260 million in public funds to private schools

The Independent UK · Apr 20

Texas’ GOP attorney general candidates want to challenge decades-old Supreme Court rulings

Emboldened by overturning Roe v. Wade, conservative legal groups hope Ken Paxton’s successor will help them overturn gay marriage and public school access for undocumented students.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 13

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SCOTUS could make new noncitizen class

An enormous administrative problem — and a mountain of paperwork for everyone — is only the tip of the iceberg

Salon · Apr 1

Stephen Miller is pushing states to stop educating undocumented children

White House immigration hardliner challenged lawmakers to pass bill blocking funding and asked: ‘Do we have a RINO problem in Texas?’

The Independent UK · Mar 24

Immigrant kids can attend school regardless of citizenship – some states are challenging this standard

All immigrants, regardless of their citizenship status, have the right to attend a public K-12 school in the United States. Schools cannot collect students’ immigration status when they enroll. This has been the case since 1982, when the Supreme Court ruled against Texas in the case of Plyler v. Doe.

The Conversation · Mar 23

ICE can now enter K-12 schools − here’s what educators should know about student rights and privacy

United States federal agents tried to enter two Los Angeles elementary schools on April 7, 2025, and were denied entry, according to the Los Angeles Times. The agents were apparently seeking contact with five students who had allegedly entered the country without authorization.

The Conversation · Apr 11, 2025

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How hardline anti-immigrant policies are threatening the right to education

Advocates warn the ‘chilling effect’ of fearful parents keeping children home from school sidetracks their lives

The Guardian - US · Feb 10, 2025

Oklahoma Proposal Requires Proof Of Student Citizenship In Schools

Oklahoma proposal to require proof of citizenship for student enrollment in public schools aligns with Trump's policies.

New laws could force parents to prove children’s citizenship status before going to public school

Oklahoma Board of Education is considering a rule that would require parents enrolling children in public schools to provide proof of their child's citizenship or legal immigration status

The Independent UK · Jan 28, 2025

State lawmakers ask education agency for guidance on how Texas schools can respond to Trump’s immigration plans

More than two dozen Texas Democrats expressed concern about the elimination of a federal policy preventing immigration arrests at schools.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 23, 2025

Many Texas schools take “wait and see” approach to Trump’s mass deportation plans

Schools near the border say it’s hard to prepare for the unknown. Immigration advocates say they should help communities understand students’ rights.

The Texas Tribune · Jan 18, 2025

Some Republicans Are Pushing Against a Supreme Court Precedent Granting Immigrant Children the Right to Study

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has called for a reevaluation of Plyler v. Doe, claiming the federal government should bear the cost of educating undocumented children

Latin Times · Oct 16, 2024

ABA House of Delegates Adopts Resolution Opposing Single-Judge Divisions (Updated)

Long before Judges Kacsmaryk and Tipton, there was Judge William Wayne Justice.

Reason · Aug 10, 2023

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Los Angeles Times · May 13, 2022

Jean Guerrero: The Supreme Court is coming for Latinos

Once the most trusted branch of government, the Supreme Court has been hijacked by the Republican Party for its war on equality and civil liberties. Latinos, who make up nearly 19% of the U.S. population, are seen by many conservatives as a threat. Not surprisingly, the effect of the court's…

Tribune News Service · May 10, 2022

Editorial: Gov. Greg Abbott has gone too far on migrant children

Gov. Abbott, you have gone too far.

The Independent UK · May 6, 2022

EXPLAINER: Schools may be Texas' next immigration fight

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott wants to challenge another decades-old U.S. Supreme Court precedent that requires public schools to educate students regardless of legal status

WEKU · May 6, 2022

Texas governor says the state may contest a Supreme Court ruling on migrant education

Gov. Greg Abbott says the court's ruling in 1982 has imposed an unfair burden on Texas.

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