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DOJ accuses UNR of aiding illegal migrants
RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The Department of Justice has accused the University of Nevada of providing assistance to illegal migrants in a new letter.
The Civil Rights Division of the DOJ sent a letter to UNR on Friday, saying they had received reports of efforts to assist illegal migrants enrolled at the University.
They say that, on its website, UNR’s UndocuPack office provides assistance to this group “with on-campus and community resource referrals, financial aid and academic support.
They further accuse the University of using resources to steer immigrants towards financial aid, scholarships, and career opportunities that do not require applicants to provide a Social Security Number.
Campus Message from President Sandoval
Campus Message from President Sandoval
On Friday, Sept. 26, the University received correspondence from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding financial aid and academic support resources the University provides to all students.
On Friday, Sept. 26, the University received correspondence from the U.S. Department of Justice regarding financial aid and academic support resources the University provides to all students.
We plan to respond through the appropriate legal channels. Nevertheless, the University of Nevada, Reno maintains that it has and will continue to uphold its legal responsibilities to all of its students under state and federal law, including the Constitutions of Nevada and the United States.
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UNR president defends support for undocumented students amid DOJ probe
University of Nevada, Reno President Brian Sandoval has responded to a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) investigation into the university's support for undocumented students. In a letter released Tuesday, Sandoval emphasized the university's commitment to legal compliance and inclusivity.
The DOJ's concerns, outlined in a letter dated Sept. 26, focus on UNR's UndocuPack program, which reportedly provides undocumented students with financial aid guidance and academic support. Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon highlighted potential violations of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, which restricts undocumented immigrants from accessing most taxpayer-funded benefits.
Sandoval stated, "The University of Nevada, Reno maintains that it has and will continue to uphold its legal responsibilities to all of its students under state and federal law." He added that the UndocuPack program, which does not use federal funding, is available to all students and provides resources for faculty and staff.