Tell Georgia Universities to End Immigration Policy

Although the University System of Georgia's policy against admitting undocumented immigrants has been on the books since 2010, the policy has recently gained national attention for costing Georgia potential football players.

Chester Brown, an offensive lineman from Hinesville, wanted so badly to attend the University of Georgia that he had the date of his verbal commitment to Georgia coaches tattooed on his arm. But because University policy requires verification of "the lawful presence in the United States of every successfully admitted person," Brown was forced to withdraw his commitment to play for Georgia. 

Both of his parents are Samoan immigrants, and though Brown's mother insists he was born in the United States--and is therefore a U.S. citizen--Brown doesn't have the documentation to prove it. Brown's case only brings to light the larger problem with the University policy: qualified, talented young people are being denied access to education at Georgia schools. 

Act now to urge the Board of Regents to revoke their discriminatory policy, so that Georgia universities remain open to all students who meet admissions requirements.