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Republicans Push to Challenge Education Rights for Undocumented Kids

3/31/2026

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Republicans in Congress and state legislatures are intensifying efforts to challenge Plyler v. Doe (1982), which guarantees undocumented children free public education.
In Texas and Tennessee, legislators have advanced measures to deny enrollment to undocumented students, signaling policy shifts and potential impacts on public services.
The Supreme Court will hear a birthright citizenship case, potentially reshaping legal status and educational access for undocumented students.

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Story summary

Republicans in Congress and state legislatures are intensifying efforts to challenge Plyler v. Doe (1982), which guarantees undocumented children free public education.
In Texas and Tennessee, legislators have advanced measures to deny enrollment to undocumented students, signaling policy shifts and potential impacts on public services.
The Supreme Court will hear a birthright citizenship case, potentially reshaping legal status and educational access for undocumented students.