Republicans seek to exclude undocumented children from public schools
Apr 3, 2026·Location: Austin, TX
Texas Republicans and Trump administration officials are attempting to deny free public education to undocumented immigrant children, reversing a 50+ year precedent established by the Supreme Court's 1982 ruling. The state previously withdrew in-state tuition access for undocumented students in 2025 after a Trump administration lawsuit settlement. White House adviser Stephen Miller has been pushing Texas lawmakers to lead on restricting educational access for undocumented residents.
Sources
- Republicans want to exclude undocumented kids from public education. We've been here before. | Editorial
Houston Chronicle·Apr 4, 2026·archived copy
- Stephen Miller asks why Texas pays to teach children in country illegally | Texarkana Gazette
texarkanagazette.com·Mar 24, 2026·archived copy
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