Civil rights groups aim to intervene in a Texas court case that revoked in-state tuition for noncitizens, joining Austin Community College and a student to defend the law. Concerns arise over potential loss of students and revenue if tuition rates rise sharply. The Texas Dream Act was overturned following a DOJ lawsuit, which Texas chose not to contest. The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund filed a motion to allow impacted students to participate in the lawsuit, arguing their voices were excluded in the swift legal resolution. Other civil rights organizations support their intervention effort.
Employers and companies across Texas and even nationally are realizing the value that undocumented students bring to our educational institutions and workforce. Without these students, we risk losing a diverse talent pool which many sectors rely on for growth and innovation.
The resolution of the DOJ's legal challenge happened too rapidly, and the students affected by the changes were not given the proper opportunity to engage in the process. Their input is essential for a fair legal outcome.
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