In Plyler v. Doe, the Supreme Court found that Texas violated the equal protection clause of the 14th Amendment. The Court ruled that denying education to children based on their immigration status violated the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment, which guarantees equal protection under the law to all persons, regardless of their immigration status.
This landmark decision established that all children, regardless of their immigration status, have the right to access public education. By prohibiting Texas from charging tuition to illegal immigrant children to attend public schools, the Court affirmed the principle of equal protection and the importance of providing educational opportunities to all children within the United States.
This ruling not only emphasized the significance of education as a fundamental right but also highlighted the constitutional protection extended to individuals, irrespective of their immigration status. It set a precedent for safeguarding the rights of vulnerable populations and ensuring equitable treatment under the law.
