{"id":48889,"date":"2025-06-05T14:40:52","date_gmt":"2025-06-05T18:40:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nuevaonda.com\/texas-repeals-in-state-tuition-law-for-undocumented-students\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T06:36:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T10:36:03","slug":"texas-repeals-in-state-tuition-law-for-undocumented-students","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nuevaonda.com\/en\/texas-repeals-in-state-tuition-law-for-undocumented-students\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas repeals in-state tuition law for undocumented students"},"content":{"rendered":"

This June 4, 2025, a federal judge in Texas declared unconstitutional the state law that allowed undocumented students to pay in-state tuition at public universities. This decision followed a lawsuit filed by the U.S . Department of Justice<\/a>, arguing that the law violated the Constitution and federal immigration laws. <\/p>\n

The law, known as the Texas Dream Act, had been in effect since 2001 and allowed certain undocumented students residing in Texas and graduating from local high schools to pay reduced tuition rates.<\/p>\n

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Impact on the student community<\/h2>\n
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The repeal of this law affects more than 70,000 undocumented students in Texas.<\/p>\n

They will now have to pay significantly higher tuition rates as out-of-state students.<\/p>\n

This represents a considerable obstacle for those seeking access to higher education, especially within the Hispanic community.<\/p>\n

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Immigrant rights organizations have expressed concern about the impact of this decision.<\/p>\n

They point out that it limits educational and economic opportunities for a population already facing multiple challenges.<\/p>\n

Political and legal reactions<\/h2>\n
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott<\/strong> and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton hailed the court decision as a victory for taxpayers and the rule of law.<\/p>\n

On the other hand, Democratic leaders and pro-immigrant activists have condemned the measure.<\/p>\n

They argue that it is a direct attack on young people who call Texas home.<\/p>\n

This decision is likely to influence similar policies in other states and legal appeals will be filed in defense of affected students.<\/p>\n

The repeal of the Texas Dream Act represents a significant change in the state’s education and immigration policies.<\/p>\n

This has direct consequences for thousands of undocumented students, mostly Hispanic.<\/p>\n

It is essential that affected communities are informed about their rights and the options available to continue their education.<\/p>\n

For more information, visit Qu\u00e9Onnda.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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