Perry could argue that Plyler v Doe be overturned, which combined with the feds complete failure to deport the illegals is causing the problem to begin with. If we weren't forced to allow the illegals into our k-12 schools, they wouldn't be showing up at college looking for instate tuition!
there are so many ways Perry could be arguing his position on this!
That’s exactly the argument he makes in his books, and the argument he’s made in the debates. Everyone focuses on one soundbite, rather than what he’s said.
”” Issue by issue, on matters of the utmost importance to the people, the Court is telling us what to do. Frankly whether we win or lose the arguments, it’s indicative of the Court’s power over freedom that we must check every decision we make with the Court. And, to be honest it hits pretty close to home more times than not.”
“”Since I have been governor, a significant number of cases involving Texas or Texans have gone to the U.S. Supreme Court. From posting the Ten Commandments in the public square to our tight to execute a murdering rapist who happens to be a foreign national, we have had to kiss the right of the Court and have done so, sometime successfully, sometimes not. Texans have long been involved in significant decisions before the Court and often we have been told we can’t do something. To name a few: Roe v. Wade (legalizing abortion), Plyler v. Doe (requiring the education of children who are illegal immigrants), Lawrence v. Brown (outlawing anti-sodomy laws), Santa Fe Independent School District v. Doe( (prohibiting student-led prayer at football games), League of Latin American Citizens v. Perry (ordering the reconfiguration of a congressional district), and numerous others. It seems Texans have a different view of the world than do the nine oligarchs in robes.” p. 98
and,
“”These levels of unchecked illegal immigration are unsustainable. We expend vast resources on illegal immigrants and our own security. State and local governments, which provide essential services like schooling and emergency health care to illegal immigrants, often under a mandate from the federal courts, bear the brunt of the immense fiscal burden. A 2007 study by the Congressional Budget Office reached several concussions relevant to this issue. Among them, the CBO pointed out that while most of the welfare or public assistance programs operated by the federal government, like Social Security, food stamps. And Temporary Assistance for Needy Families, are not available to illegal immigrants, the same federal government requires states to provide certain benefits to illegal immigrants in order for states to participate in programs receiving federal funds. Education is a good example. Emergency medical care is another; any health care facility receiving federal funds must provide certain care even for individuals who cannot pay for it, including many illegal immigrants.”” p. 120
and,
“”In the face of the federal government’s failure to secure our nation’s borders from illegal entry, border states face a very real problem each and every day. In response, in early 2010 Arizona passed a law that suddenly became the center of a firestorm of controversy. It was designed to require state and local law enforcement officers to do what they were empowered to do, and that is to check the immigration status of someone already engaged in a lawful stop, when the officers reasonably suspect him or her of being here illegally. The law targeted primarily so-called sanctuary cities—to make sure that no local mayors, sheriffs, or other leaders were able to ignore enforcement of immigration laws. Now, the national controversy has been largely disingenuous—based on misinformation and fear mongering. Governor Brewer and the Arizona legislature took a modest step to fill the breach caused by the failure of the federal government—and are completely within their rights to do so.
“”And in fact, large numbers of illegals apprehended away from the borders—that is, once living in our communities—are regularly apprehended or discovered by local law enforcement. They’re picked up on some local crime, from a DUI or parking ticket to domestic abuse or something else. State and local law enforcement cooperates with the Department of Homeland Security and together they decide what steps to take. All Arizona is doing is telling its law enforcement not to turn a blind eye. That’s the purpose. I do have some concerns with the law, and I don’t believe it is necessarily the right approach for Texas, in part because of the new cause of action it provides against law enforcement. Having battled trial lawyers for decades, I am concerned about opening up the courthouse doors to additional lawsuits. But I strongly support the right of the citizens of Arizona, Texas, or any other state to pass laws to protect themselves. In fact, we joined in federal court with eight other states to help defend Arizona against the Obama administration’s lawsuit.””
Perry, Rick (2010-11-15). Fed Up!: Our Fight to Save America from Washington (p. 161). Little, Brown and Company. Kindle Edition.