The Plyler opinion was based on the assumption that the extra spending on illegal aliens caused no harm. The opinion did not create a rule for cases in which there is such harm. As the lawyers say, Plyler can be distinguished. Of course, it can also be overruled. My article simply shows how the Feds and the States can win without having Plyler overruled.
Here is what I wrote about Plyler and Prop. 187 in the mid-1990s, explaining why United States District Court Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer’s decision that several provisions of California’s Proposition 187 violate federal law was incorrect. A shortened version of this article appeared in the Los Angeles Daily Journal, December 18, 1995, at page 6. The Daily Journal is the city’s primary newspaper for the legal community. See https://allanfavish.com/index.php/illegal-immigration/115-a-decision-under-fire-pfaelzer-decision-prop-187
You wrote: “But the last crack we got at this was Prop. 187, which as you know was written to conflict with Plyler. Davis knew that and thus hatched the scheme to nullify it. There hasn’t been a good chance since then.” Here is what I wrote about Plyler and Prop. 187 in the mid-1990s, explaining why United States District Court Judge Mariana R. Pfaelzer’s decision that several provisions of California’s Proposition 187 violate federal law was incorrect. A shortened version of this article appeared in the Los Angeles Daily Journal, December 18, 1995, at page 6. The Daily Journal is the city’s primary newspaper for the legal community. See https://allanfavish.com/index.php/illegal-immigration/115-a-decision-under-fire-pfaelzer-decision-prop-187
You wrote: “Aside from the argument in the prior US Supreme Court’s opinion, that case should be challenged.” I agree. Plyler should be overruled for the reasons stated in the dissent. My article is about how we can get around Plyler without having to overrule it.
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Illegal aliens are not entitled under the U.S. Constitution to K-12 education at taxpayer expense, given the cost involved and the degradation of the education system from having to absorb them. Plyler v. Doe should be overruled, but if it isn’t, it can be distinguished from the present circumstances, and therefore would not bar elimination of the funding.
Will DOGE examine what may be the biggest cost-savings action that can be taken? See CIR.org and FAIRUS.org and others to see how much the Federal and State governments spend on K-12 education for illegal aliens.
It is bad enough that he is pardoning Hunter. But what makes it worse is that the calls the convictions a miscarriage of justice. Joe continues to lie, even in his pardon statement.