California’s University System Betrays American Students by Pushing to Hire Illegals
At a Glance
- Coalition sues University of California (UC) to force hiring of undocumented students for campus jobs
- Lawsuit follows Governor Newsom’s veto of bill enabling illegal immigrant employment
- UC cites federal law and potential legal risks as reasons for not hiring undocumented students
- Enrollment of undocumented, low-income students at UC and CSU campuses has halved since 2016-17
Liberal California Universities Push Radical Agenda to Hire Illegal Immigrants
In a shocking display of disregard for American workers and the rule of law, a coalition of leftist activists is suing the University of California (UC) system to force the hiring of illegal immigrants for campus jobs.
Yes. They’re suing to stop American citizens from getting valuable part-time jobs while they study.
This outrageous move comes on the heels of Governor Gavin Newsom’s veto of a bill that would have enabled such employment, showing just how far these radical activists are willing to go to push their open borders agenda.
The lawsuit, filed in the California Court of Appeals, audaciously claims that UC, as a state agency, has the authority to hire undocumented students. This brazen attempt to circumvent federal law is based on a dubious UCLA legal theory that state employers are not bound by the 1986 federal law prohibiting the hiring of undocumented immigrants. It’s a slap in the face to every law-abiding American citizen and legal immigrant who follows the rules.
UC Administration Caves to Pressure, Risking Federal Contracts
The University of California’s leadership is caught between a rock and a hard place, facing pressure from radical activists on one side and the potential loss of federal funding on the other. UC President Michael Drake has argued that hiring undocumented students could lead to legal risks and jeopardize federal contracts. It’s a rare moment of common sense in this sea of liberal insanity.
“The University of California has not been served with the filing,” wrote UC spokesperson Ryan King, in an email Tuesday evening. “When we are served, we will respond as appropriate.”
But let’s be clear: this isn’t about helping students. It’s about pushing a radical leftist agenda that prioritizes illegal immigrants over American citizens and legal residents. The fact that enrollment of undocumented, low-income students at UC and CSU campuses has halved since 2016-17 should be seen as a positive step towards restoring order and fairness in our education system.
Governor Newsom’s Veto: A Rare Moment of Sanity
In a surprising turn of events, even California’s ultra-liberal Governor Gavin Newsom saw the insanity of this proposal and vetoed a bill that would have allowed undocumented students to work on-campus jobs. Newsom’s veto statement emphasized the need for court validation due to potential criminal and civil liabilities. It’s a rare moment of clarity from a governor who usually caters to the far-left’s every whim.
“Given the gravity of the potential consequences of this bill, which include potential criminal and civil liability for state employees, it is critical that the courts address the legality of such a policy and the novel legal theory behind this legislation before proceeding. Seeking declaratory relief in court — an option available to the University of California — would provide such clarity,” Newsom said.
But don’t be fooled. The fight is far from over. Assemblymember David Alvarez plans to reintroduce the bill in the next legislative session, showing that the left never gives up on their mission to undermine our laws and sovereignty.
