Illegal immigration debate picking up steam

The Supreme Court Committee on Court Security adjourned before noon yesterday, so I had time to run over to the Clinton School over lunch to hear the point of view of Jim Miranda, founding member of the Arkansas Friendship Coalition (here's an AP recap). I'd be interested in attending an event that includes opposing views to discuss the specifics of the local debate here in Arkansas.

The issue of the week appears to be in-state tuition rates offered to residents regardless of a student's immigration status. A letter sent by ADHE Director Joe Purcell yesterday directs all Arkansas two-year and four-year colleges and universities to ask potential students if they legally live in the country, according to this Associated Press article and this Democrat-Gazette article.

Speaking of the Clinton School, they've released a video promoting the school and its Master of Public Service (MPS) degree. They have world class speakers on a weekly basis. Here's the video: