IN-STATE TUITION FOR CHILDREN REGARDLESS OF THEIR IMMIGRATION STATUS

"The California Supreme Court this week unanimously upheld a state law
that grants in-state tuition regardless of immigration status. Could
their decision send a message to anti-illegal immigration groups who
have brought challenges to similar state laws around the country? Ten
states--California, Il..."
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Each year, our children are prevented from pursuing their dreams of going to college because they have no legal immigration status. Despite the fact that many have grown up in the United States, attended local school, and demonstrated a sustained commitment to learn English and succeed in our educational system, our current immigration laws provide no avenue for these students to continue their education and to legalize their status.

Therefore, I congratulate the California Supreme Court for its decision. It is the right decision.

We need to support a realistic passage of legislation --DREAM Act-- that will provide deserving students in the United States with an opportunity to apply for legal status and continue their education. Children should be able to live in and contribute to the country in which they have spent significant portions of their lives. By providing the opportunity for these children to go to college and gain legal status, we will strengthen America economic foundation by creating a more educated workforce and we will introduce justice and fairness to our immigration system.