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Tim Walz: Free college backed for undocumented immigrants? [1]

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Date: 2024-08-07 15:30:44+00:00

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Yes.

Democratic Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz in May 2023 signed legislation that gives free public college tuition to Minnesota residents, including undocumented immigrants, whose families earn less than $80,000 per year.

The Walz claim was made by Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany, who represents most of northern Wisconsin, on Aug. 6, 2024. That day, Kamala Harris announced Walz as her vice presidential running mate.

Walz also signed legislation that makes undocumented Minnesota residents eligible for the state’s low-income health insurance program. They must pay premiums and other costs.

On other immigration issues, The New York Times reported, Walz signed legislation making undocumented immigrants eligible for Minnesota driver’s licenses; he supports a path to citizenship for some undocumented immigrants, including “Dreamers” brought to the U.S. as children; and as a member of Congress, he voted for stricter screening of refugees, but changed his position when he ran for governor.



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Sources

Minnesota Office of Higher Education: One Minnesota Bill Includes Historic Investments in Higher Education

Scripps News: Undocumented immigrants eligible for free college in Minnesota

Axios: Minnesota to provide free college tuition to undocumented students

X: Tom Tiffany post

MPR News: MinnesotaCare expands eligibility to Minnesotans with undocumented status

Minnesota Reformer: Minnesota to allow all undocumented residents to enroll in MinnesotaCare

New York Times: Where Tim Walz Stands on the Issues

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