Assembly Passes Measure Allowing Illegal Immigrant Students to Work at California Colleges and Universities

Published on May 29, 2024

A bill that would allow students who are illegal immigrants to work at California colleges and universities passed the state Assembly on May 22. Currently, students must obtain a work permit to hold jobs on campus. That would change under Assembly Bill 2586, introduced by Assemblyman David Alvarez of San Diego. “America has always promised that if you work hard, you will have the opportunity to succeed,” the lawmaker said May 24 in a statement. “Creating these pathways to secure employment is essential.” The bill passed on a vote of 59-4. Under the bill, schools cannot disqualify a student from employment for failing to provide proof of a federal work authorization unless it is required specifically for a position by federal law or as a condition of a grant funding the position....

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