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23 states and D.C. have "tuition equity" laws.

At 17 years old, Edna Chavez left Guatemala and began her journey to the U.S. to escape prostitution.

Here’s a look at some of the bills heading to Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s desk.

The University of California (UC) system is moving toward hiring undocumented students for student-employment positions despite a federal law banning the practice. 

A new state senate bill would amend current state teacher certification rules to allow DACA (Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals) recipients to work in Pennsylvania public schools.

Congresswoman Deborah Ross and Senator Alex Padilla, who were accompanied by more than 40 such children -- also called Documented Dreamers -- announced the reintroduction of the Americas Children Act at a press conference on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.More

Such a move would forward an unprecedented test to federal immigration and employment law.

The University of California intends to take a groundbreaking step to authorize hiring immigrant students who lack legal status and will explore how to do so in a six-month study.

The University of California is working on a plan to allow undocumented students who lack work permits employment opportunities on its 10 campuses.

(The Center Square) – A measure that is one step away from the governor's desk would allow certain immigrants to become police officers in the state of Illinois. Current federal law prohibits a non-U.S. citizen from bec...