UC, CSU wary over legislation allowing them to hire undocumented students. Newsom to decide

"While we understand the motivations of AB 2586, the uncertainty and risk cannot be understated or ignored," Eric Bakke, CSU director of state relations, stated regarding legal implications of hiring undocumented students.

"The ramifications are considerable, taking in humanitarian needs, legal risks and explosive politics," highlighting the complex landscape surrounding the potential passage of Assembly Bill 2586.

"Hundreds of supporters are planning to rally... to press him to support the bill, as California is home to 1 in 5 of the nation's undocumented college students."

"Some fear that a California law clearing the way for UC, CSU and community colleges to hire undocumented students would be political 'red meat' to Republicans."

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