California Bill Would Let State Colleges Hire Illegal Immigrant Students

Immigrant law groups have pushed for such a law, saying it would end a “separate-but-equal” system.
California Bill Would Let State Colleges Hire Illegal Immigrant Students
Students walk under the entry to the California State University–Fullerton campus in Fullerton, Calif., on Aug. 28, 2020. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times
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California lawmakers introduced a bill that would allow state universities and colleges to hire students who are illegal immigrants to work on campus.

Assembly Bill 2586, introduced by Assemblyman David Alvarez, came after the University of California’s (UC) regent board decided to table a similar policy for the UC system in January, citing possible legal troubles.

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Micaela Ricaforte covers education in Southern California for The Epoch Times. In addition to writing, she is passionate about music, books, and coffee.