California court lets undocumented immigrant practice law

Friday, January 3rd, 2014 Legislation & Regulation Litigation

The California Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that an undocumented Mexican immigrant should be licensed to practice law in a closely watched case on immigration rights. The unanimous ruling in favor of Sergio Garcia came after California legislators passed a bill last year that specifically authorized the high court to allow qualified applicants into the state bar, regardless of their immigration status. California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye wrote that current immigration policy makes it "extremely unlikely" that a law abiding individual such as Garcia would be deported.


External References & Further Reading
http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/01/02/us-usa-immigration-ruling-idUSBREA010RM20140102?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews
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