Under Prop. 300, college just a dream for many illegal immigrants
Carina Montes, an A-grade high school student and JROTC member, would normally have good chances as she applies for college scholarships. But Proposition 300, a voter-approved law that requires students who can’t prove citizenship to pay out-of-state tuition and denies them access to state and federal financial aid, is preventing even some of the most qualified students from getting access to a [...]
US Atty. holds community civil rights forums
The first in a series of civil rights forums is coming up in Phoenix. U.S. Attorney for Arizona Dennis Burke said the forum next Tuesday will focus on federal civil rights laws, new federal statutes on hate crimes and the investigation and prosecution of such violations.