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In Maryland, an immigration battle redux

A new law allowing in-state college tuition for some illegal immigrants is suspended until it can go before voters next year. In the meantime, both sides build up huge campaigns to persuade the public...

Publication Date: 
Fri, 07/22/2011
Source: 
LA Times

Religious Leaders Lend Support to Dream Act

ANNAPOLIS — Religious leaders gathered outside the House of Delegates today to thank delegates who have agreed to vote for a bill that could give in-state tuition rates to illegal immigrants...

Publication Date: 
Tue, 03/29/2011
Source: 
Gazette

Counting begins to force referendum on immigrant tuition law

Opponents of a new Maryland law to give undocumented immigrants in-state college tuition breaks said they turned in more than twice as many signatures as needed on Thursday night to suspend the law and to force it to a statewide referendum...

Publication Date: 
Thu, 06/30/2011
Source: 
Washington Post

Foes of in-state tuition bill for illegal immigrants say they have enough petitions

ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Opponents of Maryland legislation to allow in-state tuition for certain illegal immigrants said Thursday night they are confident they have gathered enough signatures to put the measure on the 2012 ballot for a referendum...

Publication Date: 
Thu, 06/30/2011
Source: 
Associated Press

In-State Tuition Bill Passed in Connecticut

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Diverse Interfaith Organization Wins In-State Tuition for Undocumented Students An emerging interfaith organization of Black, White, and Latino congregations unite to fight for equal access to education.

Publication Date: 
Wed, 06/22/2011
Source: 
PRESS RELEASE - Congregations Organized for a New Connecticut

GOP gains support to challenge DREAM Act

State legislators have successfully netted more than 30,000 approved petition signatures to overturn the recently passed bill that grants undocumented students in-state tuition and are confident they will get even more by the end of the month, they said

Publication Date: 
Wed, 06/08/2011
Source: 
The Diamondback

Dream Act signed in Maryland to undocumented students

The governor of U.S. state of Maryland, Martin O’Malley will sign on Tuesday,Dream Act Annapoolis, the state capital, which will favor undocumented students ...

Publication Date: 
Tue, 05/10/2011
Source: 
Newsfour.tk

Maryland Invests in Economic Future, Passes In-State DREAM Bill

Yesterday, both chambers of the Maryland General Assembly passed the Maryland DREAM Act and invested in their state's future.  The bill now goes to the desk of Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, who is expected to sign the legislation into law, making good on his longstanding commitment to bring Maryland communities together and vote in the best interests of the state...

Publication Date: 
Tue, 04/12/2011
Source: 
AmericasVoiceOnline.org

Immigration Tuition Bill Sparks Debate Among African Americans

he House Ways and Means Committee holds a hearing today on a Senate passed bill that requires community colleges offer in-state tuition to any high school graduate in their home county, even if that graduate is an undocumented immigrant...

Publication Date: 
Wed, 03/30/2011
Source: 
WBAL.com

Group To Rally For Md. In-State Tuition Bill

ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — A group in favor of a bill that would allow in-state tuition for illegal immigrants under certain circumstances in Maryland will be expressing support for the legislation in Annapolis.

Publication Date: 
Tue, 03/29/2011
Source: 
CBS Baltimore

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