Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act

Virginia is defending its policy allowing immigrant students to qualify for in-state tuition assistance in federal court. The Justice Department argues federal law preempts the Virginia Dream Act, which bases eligibility on high school attendance and tax payments rather than residency, while Virginia claims the law complies with federal regulations. A federal judge requested data on how many students qualify under the program.

Hillary Clinton criticized the Trump administration's migrant child detention practices, citing 'terrible damage,' but historical data reveals similar trends under Bill Clinton's 1990s policies. The Clinton-era Immigration and Naturalization Service detained over 4,000 unaccompanied juveniles in 2000, with 400-500 held daily. DHS defended Trump's approach, stating it aligns with past administrations' immigration enforcement.

Hillary Clinton criticized the Trump administration for detaining migrant children, citing 'terrible damage,' but historical data reveals Bill Clinton's 1990s policies also involved detaining hundreds of unaccompanied juveniles. The Trump administration has detained 6,200 children since 2017, while Bill Clinton's era saw 4,136 unaccompanied minors detained in 2000. The Department of Homeland Security defended current practices, stating they do not target children and align with past administrations.