Community colleges to stop admitting illegal immigrants to degree programs
RALEIGH — North Carolina’s community college system said Tuesday it will no longer admit illegal immigrants into degree programs, following the advice of the state Attorney General’s Office.
Last year, the system said it would enroll illegal immigrants who are 18 years old and high school graduates at all of its 58 campuses. While the change was supported by Gov. Mike Easley, it provoked heavy criticism - especially from the leading candidates running to replace the outgoing governor.
The system later asked North Carolina Attorney General Roy Cooper for guidance on whether the admissions policy was legal under federal law.