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Florida board votes to ban illegal immigrants from public college admissions
Florida's State Board of Education voted 6-1 to ban illegal immigrants from public colleges and adult education programs, citing state statutes. The policy faced opposition from some members and critics, including student Virginia Bolton and state Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith, who argued it violates Florida law and the constitution. Governor Ron DeSantis supported the move, stating illegal immigrants should not access taxpayer-funded education.
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