The California Court of Appeal just delivered a major decision in Muñoz v. Regents (Aug. 5, 2025) — ruling that the University of California’s policy banning undocumented students without federal work permits from campus jobs violates California law.
In this video, I break down:
~What this case is about
~Why UC’s “risk management” defense failed
~How California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) protects workers based on immigration status
~The potential impact on universities and undocumented students statewide
Whether you’re a law student, an attorney, or just someone interested in immigration and employment rights, this case could set a powerful precedent for how institutions must treat undocumented students under California law.
📜 Full Opinion (PDF): Munoz v. Regents (Cal. Ct. App. – Aug. 5, 2025), https://www4.courts.ca.gov/opinions/documents/A171410.PDF
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Anton Vialtsin, Esq.
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