Thread: UW prez endorses college for undocumented students

ast updated January 22, 2010 2:20 p.m. PT
UW prez endorses college for undocumented students

THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

SEATTLE -- University of Washington president Mark Emmert says he supports allowing illegal immigrant students to attend college as a pathway to permanent residency and U.S. citizenship.

Emmert gave his endorsement of a bill called the Dream Act in letters he wrote to Washington's two U.S. senators. The bill being considered in Congress would open an avenue to conditional permanent residency for high school students who are illegally in the country and want to go to college.

Those students would not be eligible for federal financial aid, but could take out student loans.

Emmert says the DREAM Act would ensure "talented individuals stay in the United States legally," which in turn would help the country's economy.

The Dream Act legislation has stalled in Congress recently. But advocates say it is expected to be a key component in the comprehensive immigration bill lawmakers in Congress want to consider.

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January 28, 2010 at 3:58 PM

Illegal immigrants' children in schools

Posted by Letters editor

UW president has misplaced priorities

So Mark Emmert, president of the University of Washington, thinks that children of illegals deserve to go to the university? [“Undocumented students backed,â€

president Mark Emmert should be fired....justice could prevail if the taxpayers and voters in the sanctuary state of Wahington paid attention or gave a damn.

Phone calls need to be made to Emmert's office and voice your strong opinions:

Mark A. Emmert, President
Address: 301 Gerberding Hall
Box 351230
Seattle, WA 98195
Phone: 206-543-5010