Abstract
This Note will broadly discuss the debate over undocumented high school students in the U.S. who desire to attend college and the ways current state and federal laws both empower and discourage them. In Part II, case studies in Washington State and Arizona will reveal some of the realities faced by undocumented students nationwide. Part III will consider the constitutional controversies surrounding these students' right to an education in the U.S. Based on this framework, Parts IV and V will outline legislative barriers and solutions that seek to block or enable this right.
This Note argues that undocumented students in the U.S. desperately need changes in the law. The most effective way to ensure these students realistic access to postsecondary education is to pass federal legislation already proposed on the issue. Not only would a bill like the DREAM Act lessen the financial burden on already poor populations, but more importantly, it would also provide a means for marginalized youths all across the country to assimilate into mainstream American society.
How to Cite
46 Ariz. L. Rev. 551 (2004)
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