What are the legal rights of immigrants?

Immigrants in Texas have legal rights under U.S. and state law. This includes the right to educational opportunities, protection from discrimination, freedom from unreasonable search and seizure, and access to the courts. All immigrants in Texas have the right to an education, regardless of their immigration status or national origin. The Supreme Court ruling of Plyler v. Doe (1982) prohibits public schools from denying children access to education based on immigration status. Immigrants also have the right to be free from discrimination in education, housing, employment, and public services and accommodations. The Supreme Court case of Romer v. Evans (1996) found that denying a group of people—in this case people based on sexual orientation—equal protection under the law is unconstitutional. Immigrants have the right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure. The Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects people from unreasonable search and seizure while they are in the United States. This means that law enforcement officers cannot stop someone just because they are an immigrant. Finally, immigrants have access to the courts to protect their legal rights. The Supreme Court ruling of Mathews v. Diaz (1976) found that the federal government had to provide a fair hearing before denying someone access to certain public benefits. This decision extended to legal immigrants in the U.S. In general, immigrants in Texas have the same legal rights as all other citizens. They should have access to education, housing, employment, and public accommodations and services. They are also protected from discrimination and have the right to be free from unreasonable search and seizure. Lastly, they have access to the courts to protect their legal rights.

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