GOP Challenges Supreme Court Ruling on Immigrant Kids' Education
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House Republicans aim to challenge a decades-old Supreme Court ruling, Plyler v. Doe, which mandates free public education for all children, regardless of immigration status. The ruling, based on the Fourteenth Amendments Equal Protection Clause, is under fire due to perceived burdens on taxpayers and states amidst rising immigration. Republican leaders like Texas Representative Chip Roy argue for more state control over access for undocumented kids. However, Democrats and educators warn of potential harm to schools and families if the issue is reopened. The debate has historical roots in Texas, where a similar bill to restrict enrollment failed recently. Meanwhile, Texas has settled with the Justice Department to end in-state college tuition for undocumented students under the Dream Act, signaling further changes in education and immigration policies.
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