Thread: Md. voters to decide immigrant tuition law

Md. voters to decide immigrant tuition law

By Aaron C. Davis, Thursday, July 7, 6:39 PM

Opponents of a new law that gives undocumented immigrants in-state tuition discounts at Maryland’s public colleges have gathered enough signatures to suspend the law and force a statewide referendum, election officials said Thursday.

It is the first time in 20 years that a petition drive has forced a vote on a Maryland law.

Under the law, undocumented immigrants who can prove that they have attended Maryland high schools for at least three years and that their parents or guardians have begun paying taxes were to have been allowed to begin courses this fall at community colleges at in-state rates. The measure was approved in the closing hours of this year’s legislative session after years of failed attempts.

Opponents of the immigrant tuition bill celebrated Thursday, calling the news from the Maryland State Board of Elections a chance to turn back an expensive liberal ideology promoted by the Democratic-controlled legislature.

“This is a great benefit to every citizen of the state,â€

It is time to deport all illegal aliens.

I am so proud of my state right now!!!!