Thread: Ok: California illegal immigrant case being watched closely

This Case ,AND ALL CASES LIKE THIS SHOULD BE THROWN OUT OF COURT ! ! ! WHY REWARD ILLEAGLES?

Illegal Alien Tuition Goes To State High Court
Mon, 12/29/2008 - 16:02 — Judicial Watch Blog
A state Supreme Court could establish a precedent with nationwide impact when it rules on a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of discounted college tuition for illegal immigrants.

The California Supreme Court has decided to take up the heated issue of whether granting illegal immigrants discounted in-state tuition at public colleges violates federal law. The case (Martinez v. Regents of University of California) was filed in 2005 by a group of out-of-state students and parents who correctly claimed that California’s public university and community college system charged them higher tuition and fees than undocumented immigrants.

A lower court dismissed the suit but, in September, a state appellate court ruled that the lawsuit can move forward. The out-of-state students argue that federal law requires states that provide discounted rates to illegal aliens to offer the same benefit to out-of-state students.

The state’s Third District Court of Appeals agreed, ruling that federal law prohibits California from granting in-state tuition to persons who lack lawful immigration status unless it grants the same rate to all U.S. citizens, regardless of California residence.

In an 84-page opinion, the appellate court justices pointed out that a 1996 immigration reform law states that a person who is in the country illegally is not eligible for any state or local public benefit, including any postsecondary education benefit.

Ten states—including Texas, Utah, Oklahoma and Maryland—offer illegal immigrants discounted tuition at public colleges. While the California Supreme Court decision won’t effect them directly, it could establish a crucial precedent if the law is defeated since it will likely lead to challenges in other states.

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UH OH...I got the date wrong sorry it was "1996" NOT "1986" I knew that .

At least someone on the 3rd district has a little common sense....of course it doesn't take much to interrupt this law, if you can read!

Originally Posted by SOSADFORUS

UH OH...I got the date wrong sorry it was "1996" NOT "1986" I knew that .

How dare you make an error 1000 lashes with a wet noodle!

Originally Posted by cayla99

Originally Posted by SOSADFORUS

UH OH...I got the date wrong sorry it was "1996" NOT "1986" I knew that .

How dare you make an error 1000 lashes with a wet noodle!

Och !!!!!

Originally Posted by SOSADFORUS

Just what is so hard to understand...."1986 Immigration Nationality Act" states if a college gives in-state tuition to an illegal alien, they MUST give it to citizens from other 49 states.

Hello, just why does it take a judge or actuallly several of them to figure out the answer to this extremely simple law! Good grief talk about stupid run amuck!!

Exactly! We already have laws that state very simply if you are illegal, or your company hires illegals, then you are in violation of US law. Plain and simple. No need for lawyers and judges. After all, lawyers and judges are for AMERICAN citizens. Should be a no-brainer.