Why Illegal Immigrants Can Attend Public School | Plyler v. Doe

The video discusses the Plyler v. Doe case, where Tyler ISD charged unauthorized immigrant students $1000 to attend school, justified by a Texas law. Families sued, and courts found the policy unconstitutional under the 14th Amendment. The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 in favor of the families, affirming that all children deserve equal protection and education rights. The case remains relevant today, especially in discussions about DACA. James Plyler, initially against the students, later reflected positively on the decision.

What action did the Tyler Independent School District take in 1975 regarding unauthorized immigrant students?

• They built new schools for immigrant students.

• They provided free education to all students.

• They charged unauthorized immigrant students $1000 annually.

• They offered scholarships to immigrant students.

What was the basis for the District Court's decision against the Texas law and school district policy?

• The law violated the 14th Amendment's Equal Protection Clause.

• The law was outdated and irrelevant.

• The law was not approved by the federal government.

• The law was too expensive to implement.

Which court combined the Plyler case with another similar case?

• The District Court

• The US Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit

• The Supreme Court

• The Texas State Court

What was the Supreme Court's final decision regarding the Texas law?

• They struck down the law.

• They postponed the decision.

• They sent the case back to the lower court.

• They upheld the law.

What was Justice Berger's stance in his dissent regarding the resolution of the issue?

• He believed the judicial system should resolve it.

• He wanted the case to be dismissed.

• He agreed with the majority decision.

• He thought it should be resolved through the legislative process.