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California Supreme Court

Sep. 4, 2013

Immigrant hopes to get law license

Supporting Sergio Garcia's bid to become a lawyer are the State Bar of California, the California attorney general, and a former state Supreme Court justice. Opposing his bid is the U.S. Department of Justice, among others.


By Emily Green


Daily Journal Staff Writer


Sergio Garcia passed the State Bar exam nearly four years ago. He's still waiting to find out whether he can become a licensed attorney despite his undocumented immigration status.


On Wednesday, the state Supreme Court will weigh in on the high profile case, which has generated legal briefing from all corners of government. It arises amid a national debate over immigration reform and the in-limbo ...

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