Justice Department 's civil rights chief sends letter to Alabama 's superintendent . That includes a sharp drop in those getting schooling through English as a second language programs , meaning they did not `` receive the educational services to which they are legally entitled . '' He says Hispanics ' numbers , withdrawals soar due to the state 's immigration law . Some Hispanic students report being unwelcome , singled out and rejected , he says . They defend the law , saying Alabama ' n't be a sanctuary for illegal immigrants .
Justice Department 's civil rights chief sends letter to Alabama 's superintendent . He says Hispanics ' numbers , withdrawals soar due to the state 's immigration law . Some Hispanic students report being unwelcome , singled out and rejected , he says . They defend the law , saying Alabama ' n't be a sanctuary for illegal immigrants .