In September of 2013 I wrote on the question of whether an illegal immigrant to the U.S. is eligible for admission to the bar. This post is a continuation and update on how the question has been settled in California.
California Supreme Court Grants ILLEGAL Immigrant the Ability to Practice LAW! – http://t.co/EYnoA4C4Nf – Excellent analysis of issue
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Interview with Mr. Garcia
From the new http://t.co/Rkg79Y9zzq: Illegal immigrant becomes lawyer http://t.co/Uudf2lTrlm #cnn
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Those seeking to attend law school and become a lawyer will find this case fascinating.
Facts: An illegal immigrant to the U.S. who attended law school and passed the California bar exam was eventually allowed admission to the bar. The story is summarized in the San Jose Mercury News as follows: