Law Practice
Aug. 4, 2012
Justice Department opposes undocumented immigrant's admission to State Bar
In an amicus brief submitted early Thursday, the U.S. Department of Justice argued that the state Supreme Court may not legally admit an undocumented immigrant to the State Bar.
Daily Journal Staff Writer
The Obama administration pleased supporters of immigrants' rights a few weeks ago when it said it would not deport undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children. But its decision to come out against an undocumented would-be lawyer seeking a license to practice in California has disappointed those same interest groups.
In an amicus brief submitted early Thursday, the U.S. Departme...
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