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Our Leaders Must Understand Immigration Before Legislating It

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2025-06-06
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Summary
On June 4, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit to invalidate the Texas Dream Act—a bipartisan law that had allowed certain undocumented students to pay in-state tuition since 2001. Instead of defending it, Texas state officials joined the DOJ, resulting in a federal court permanently blocking the law.

Texas leaders claimed victory, but in reality, they surrendered a long-standing policy that supported hardworking students and gave up state control over higher education to the federal government. The move sent a message that the efforts of undocumented students don’t matter.

The Dream Act didn’t offer a free ride—it required graduation from a Texas high school and a pledge to pursue legal status. These students, brought to the U.S. as children, are integrated into Texas communities and represent future economic contributors.

The article criticizes Texas lawmakers for basing immigration policy on myths and ignorance. It cites an example during a 2025 debate over Senate Bill 17, where a legislator confused temporary visa holders with lawful permanent residents—revealing a deep misunderstanding of immigration law.

This lack of knowledge leads to broad, harmful policies affecting not just undocumented people, but also legal immigrants and the state’s economy.

Texas was once a leader in pragmatic immigration approaches. But by aligning with anti-immigrant rhetoric and surrendering to federal intervention, it has shifted away from that legacy. The article calls for leaders who, like former President George W. Bush, can balance law and compassion and legislate based on facts—not fear or political posturing.
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