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Government

Mar. 7, 2017

Bill would block immigration status as consideration in consumer suits

A new Assembly bill that would bar the consideration of immigration status in consumer protection cases was inspired by a complaint filed last year against a used car dealership.

By Malcolm Maclachlan
Daily Journal Staff Writer

A new Assembly bill that would bar the consideration of immigration status in consumer protection cases was inspired by a complaint filed last year against a used car dealership.

AB 1690 continues a trend of bills in the state Legislature extending legal protections to immigrants.

It is supported by the Consumer Attorneys of California and a coalition of legal aid and immigrants' ...

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