纽森否决加州AB 713法案，未获联邦工作许可学生校园就业支持受阻

Newsom vetoes 713, bill aimed at supporting undocumented students through paid college jobs
Newsom vetoes 713, bill aimed at supporting undocumented students through paid college jobs
Bill vetoed surrounding unclear requirements of the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act and involvement of the federal government. 
Emma Arregin, Staff Reporter
October 13, 2026
Office of the Governor of California
Gavin Newsom speaking at a podium in Sacramento.
On Sept. 20, Governor Gavin Newsom vetoed bill 713, which would prevent California’s higher education institutions from disqualifying a student from a campus job for not being able to provide government-issued work authorization. 
Assembly Bill 713 states, “The University of California, the California State University, or the California Community Colleges shall not disqualify a student from being hired for an employment position due to their failure to provide proof of federal work authorization,” according to CalMatters. 
In his veto message, Newsom stated his concern that passing the bill could cause conflict with the current federal government, which previously showed hostility toward California’s educational institutions and immigrant communities.
“But given the gravity of this bill’s consequences, including potential criminal and civil liability for state employees, the federal courts must resolve the legality of the novel legal theory behind this legislation before we proceed. Seeking declaratory relief in federal court would provide such clarity,” said Newsom. 
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The “novel legal theory” Newsom is referring to is the interpretation put forth by two UCLA law professors, Ahilan T. Arulanantham and Astghik Hairapetian, who argue the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act does not specify if state governments are covered employers, according to CalMatters. 
 “In the absence of federal legislation or further administrative action in this area, building immigrant-inclusive communities has increasingly become the task of states rather than the federal government,” said Arulanantham.
In 2024, Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 2586, which also prohibited California public universities from disqualifying a student from employment for failing to provide federal employment authorization. 
“Given the gravity of the potential consequences of this bill, which include potential criminal and civil liability for state employees, it is critical that the courts address the legality of such a policy and the novel legal theory behind this legislation before proceeding,” said Newsom in his 2024 veto message.
Supporters of Bill 713 argued that undocumented students should have access to paid jobs on campus. The California Immigrant Policy Center, a co-sponsor of the bill, said immigration status currently prevents students from accessing campus employment and gaining work experience that comes with it. Supporters also argued that federal employment law does not prevent California’s public colleges from hiring undocumented students and cited the legal dispute over UC’s employment policy as support for their position.
SFV Alliance, a right-wing community action group that opposed this bill, argued that public funds should prioritize benefits for U.S. citizens and immigrants who are lawfully present in the country. The group acknowledged that the bill could comply with federal law; however, it argued that allowing this would conflict with the purpose of federal immigration law. 
There are over 75,000 students in California’s higher education system who can not rely on DACA for employment eligibility, according to the California Student Aid Commission’s 2023 report, called Renewing the Dream. In 2017, DACA was rescinded, leaving many undocumented young people at risk, according to a Calmatters article.  Court decisions have allowed some current DACA recipients to remain in the program; newer students who are not eligible for DACA also cannot receive work authorization, resulting in students having fewer opportunities to find career-related work while attending college and after graduation.
“Talent does not have an immigration status. Ambition does not have an immigration status, and a student’s ability to contribute to California should not be determined simply by the circumstances under which the student arrived in this country,” said Jose Hernandez, a UC board member who backed the bill and also spoke at a recent rally, according to the LA Times.
According to the Grad to be(G2B) program website, G2B provides support for undocumented, mixed-status, and immigration impacted students at Fullerton College. The program also states that it provides students with information about state legislation and resources related to immigration and employment, offering support as students navigate policies that may affect their education and work opportunities. 
For resources, here is the Know Your Rights information page.
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Emma Arregin, Staff Reporter
 Emma is a Journalism major here at FC college. She has experience in Mass Media, Reporting and Writing and currently enrolled in Advanced Reporting and Writing to further develop her journalist skills! Her plans are to transfer to a university in the fall of 2027 and earn her BA in Journalism. To further her education she plans on working towards her masters in creative writing. Some of her interests are politics, health, human interest and world/national news.