1. Click to edit Master subtitle style HUMANIZING THE REALITY : Students at Jesuit Institutions

2. Statistics Sources: Migration Policy Institute, the Pew Hispanic Center, the Public Policy Institute of California, and the Urban Institute  11.2 million undocumented immigrants in U.S.  1.2 – 1.7 million undocumented students potentially eligible for DACA  65,000 undocumented students who have lived in the U.S. for 5+ years graduate from high school yearly  7,000 – 13,000 undocumented students enrolled in college in U.S.  California - state with largest number of undocumented immigrants (2.6 Mill)  25% of all undocumented immigrants nationwide  6.8% of total CA population.  553,000 undocumented students - eligible for DREAM Act in CA [AB540]

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4. RELEVANT FACTS Undocumented students have a right to primary and secondary education:  Plyler v. Doe: K-12 education - fundamental and protected right. Must be provided to all children regardless of citizenship or residency status Undocumented students are allowed to attend institutions of higher learning  In Arizona v. U.S., the Supreme Court’s majority decision purposely omitted the words “illegal immigrants” and “illegal aliens,” except when quoting other sources

5. Undocumented Student Reality Not for Undocumented Students 000-00-0000 Undocumented Students UNABLE to:  Receive Federal Aid  Legally work in U.S.  Participate in study abroad programs or international immersion trips  Participate in internship or community placements that require background checks  Acquire a driver’s license or social security number  Travel abroad

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7. After graduation…  Additional Educational Opportunities:  M.A.  M.S.  M.B.A.  Ph.D.  J.D.  M.D.  Unpaid Jobs or Internships  Independent Contractor Work

8. Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA)  Defers removal (deportation) of young undocumented immigrants who :  Came before turning 16  Are under 31  Are enrolled in school, have either graduated high school, acquired a GED, or served honorably in the armed forces  Can demonstrate at least five years of continuous presence as of June 15, 2012 AND  Do not have any serious criminal history. Executive branch Taking Action

9. QUESTIONS THAT REMAIN:  Work Study?  Background Check?  Study Abroad?

10. On the horizon… I. Outreach to :  Human Resources  Staff  Students  Faculty  Community II. Release of Ford Foundation Report: February 26–27 Washington, D.C. III. Expect Applications from DACA Students

11. resources  Educators For Fair Consideration: www.e4fc.org  Center for Immigration Studies: http://cis.org/  Dream Activist: Undocumented Students Action and Resource Network: www.dreamactivist.org  Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund: www.maldef.org  U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services: www.uscis.gov  Department of Homeland Security: www.dhs.gov  Professor Cynthia Mertens: cmertens@scu.edu  Professor Laura Nichols: lnichols@scu.edu