🚔📜 Immigrant Rights Groups Urge Sheriffs to Focus on Public Safety, Not Immigration Enforcement
📉🚫 Texas Ends In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students, Sparks Uncertainty ⚖️🚨 Lawsuit Challenges Long Island County's ICE Arrest Agreement, Citing Racial Profiling
📉🚫 Texas Ends In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students, Sparks Uncertainty
Eleanor Klibanoff, The Texas Tribune.- Texas has been ordered to stop offering in-state tuition to undocumented students, following a federal lawsuit against the state's policy under the Texas Dream Act. As of the fall semester, undocumented students will be required to pay out-of-state tuition, leading to uncertainty for over 19,500 students affected by the ruling. The ruling, which was quickly enforced and not expected to be appealed, follows the Trump administration's demands for tighter immigration policies. As schools scramble to identify undocumented students, tuition hikes could significantly impact students' financial stability and educational pathways. The change could lead to millions in lost tax revenue and further strain Texas's workforce, which heavily depends on immigrant labor. Legal groups and advocacy organizations are exploring ways to challenge the decision, emphasizing its impact on both students and the state's economy.
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The Texas Dream Act allowed undocumented students in-state tuition eligibility, benefiting over 19,500 students.
A federal ruling mandates out-of-state tuition for undocumented students, effectively blocking the Texas law.
The ruling applies to students enrolled in the fall 2025 semester, with no appeal from Texas.
Universities are developing methods to identify undocumented students for tuition adjustments.
Texas faces potential economic consequences, including a $1.7 trillion GDP loss without undocumented workers.
🚔📜 Immigrant Rights Groups Urge Sheriffs to Focus on Public Safety, Not Immigration Enforcement
Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press.- A coalition of immigrant rights, faith, and pro-democracy groups delivered a letter with 12,000 signatures to the National Sheriffs’ Association Conference in Florida, urging sheriffs to prioritize public safety over collaboration with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The letter asserts that involving local law enforcement in immigration enforcement diverts resources, undermines public trust, and causes harm to immigrant communities. The rally, attended by around 30 people outside the conference in Fort Lauderdale, highlighted concerns over President Trump’s immigration policies. Thomas Kennedy of the Florida Immigrant Coalition warned that local law enforcement's involvement in immigration matters could deter people from seeking help, undermining both civil rights and public safety. The National Sheriffs’ Association has yet to respond to the letter.
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12,000 signatures were gathered to urge sheriffs to focus on public safety instead of immigration enforcement.
Concerns include the diversion of resources, undermining community trust, and harm to civil rights.
The letter criticizes President Trump's anti-immigrant rhetoric and its harmful impact on communities.
About 30 people attended the rally outside the National Sheriffs’ Association Conference in Fort Lauderdale.
The Florida Immigrant Coalition emphasized that law enforcement involvement in immigration enforcement jeopardizes public safety and civil rights.⚖️🚨 Lawsuit Challenges Long Island County's ICE Arrest Agreement, Citing Racial Profiling
Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press.- A lawsuit filed Tuesday by civil rights advocates challenges Nassau County’s partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), which empowers local police to assist in immigration arrests. The lawsuit argues the 287(g) agreement violates New York state law, undermines individual rights, and will result in racial profiling. Nassau County's arrangement involves 10 local detectives working alongside ICE officers to detain individuals suspected of being in the U.S. illegally. The agreement has sparked concern among immigrant advocates, with more than 300,000 immigrants living in the county. Critics argue that the deal erodes trust in law enforcement and deters immigrants from reporting crimes, ultimately making communities less safe. The New York Civil Liberties Union, representing several plaintiffs, including immigrant organizations, seeks to have the agreement revoked.
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Nassau County's 287(g) agreement with ICE allows local police to assist in immigration arrests.
The lawsuit, filed by civil rights groups, claims the agreement violates state law and fosters racial profiling.
Over 300,000 immigrants reside in Nassau County, where the policy is creating fear within the community.
The arrangement was defended by Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who insists the policy is legal.
The lawsuit is supported by immigrant and refugee advocates, as well as the Diocese of Long Island.