UT Austin Cuts Program for Illegal Immigrant Students, in Compliance With Anti-DEI Texas Law, by Evan Poellinger

By Evan Poellinger, MRC TV, Feb. 6, 2024

The University of Texas at Austin has done away with a program that provided support for illegal immigrant students, sparking protests from some members of the student body.

The Monarch program, which was created in 2016, provided resources to illegals and their families, as well as a $500 to $1,000 scholarship for annual recipients. However, Senate Bill 17, signed into law last June by Republican Governor Greg Abbott, prohibits Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in Texas, prompting UT Austin to dissolve the Monarch program. The university stated that the program for illegal aliens “potentially violates Texas’ new ban on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in state universities and colleges.” …