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Undocumented Immigrants
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Should Undocumented Immigrants Have Access to In-State Tuition? 
 This policy paper reports on court cases and federal and state laws that concern the eligibility of undocumented immigrants for in-state tuition status at public higher education institutions. From the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), a group that works to "to extend higher education to all citizens." http://www.aascu.org/policy_matters/v2_6/default.htm Topics: College and University Education, Emigration & Immigration, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.) Last updated Feb 20, 2008 Size and Characteristics of the Unauthorized Migrant Population in the U.S.
This March 2006 report (based on a March 2005 population survey) evaluates the number and origin of the illegal immigrant population in the U.S. Topics include gender and family composition, families with children, workforce gender, occupations, and industries. Also include data on topics such as trends for 1980-2005 and legal status of foreign-born individuals, and links to related reports. From the Pew Hispanic Center, a project of the Pew Research Center. http://pewhispanic.org/reports/report.php?ReportID=61 Topics: Emigration & Immigration Last updated Mar 28, 2006 Special Report: The New Frontier/La Nueva Frontera
Collection of articles from 2001 about economic, cultural, and political issues along the U.S.-Mexico border. Article topics include immigrants' use of "coyotes" for illegal border crossings, the impact of NAFTA on border cities, crime and drugs, and "nortec [music], a hot mix of tradition and techno." Also includes photo essays and music clips. From Time magazine. Note: Video clips from CNN are not available. http://www.time.com/time/covers/1101010611/ Topics: Emigration & Immigration, Regions of the World Last updated May 2, 2006 State Notes, Tuition and Fees: In-State Tuition for Undocumented Immigrants
This fact sheet summarizes state legislation that would allow or restrict undocumented immigrant students to receive in-state tuition at public colleges and universities. Includes a state-by-state chart. From the Education Commission of the States (ECS), a "nonprofit, nationwide organization that helps state leaders shape education policy." http://www.ecs.org/clearinghouse/61/00/6100.htm Topics: College and University Education, Education, Emigration & Immigration, Law by Place (U.S. States & non-U.S.), Law by Subject Last updated Dec 21, 2005 |
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