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On September 20, Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 49 and SB 98 into law, strengthening protections for students and families in schools, colleges, and universities. Both laws took effect immediately.

While math, reading, and science scores have fallen 3–4 points over the past five years for our nation’s middle schoolers and 12th graders, Alliance scholars show continuous growth the longer they remain in Alliance schools. Our research shows that dedicated and valued educators, combined with high standards and strong support for scholars, lead to academic growth and a college-ready student body, where 84% of our scholars are accepted to four-year colleges.

While math, reading, and science scores have fallen 3–4 points over the past five years for our nation’s middle schoolers and 12th graders, Alliance scholars show continuous growth the longer they remain in Alliance schools. Our research shows that dedicated and valued educators, combined with high standards and strong support for scholars, lead to academic growth and a college-ready student body, where 84% of our scholars are accepted to four-year colleges.

the U.S. Supreme Court has lifted a temporary restraining order that had paused immigration enforcement in Los Angeles. This decision, issued over the dissent of all liberal justices, means that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) can resume actions that disproportionately impact people based on their appearance, ethnicity, language, or type of work, while the case continues in lower courts.

"The Justice Department has challenged several states that offer in-state tuition to unauthorized immigrants, contending that the policies discriminate against U.S. citizens."