In the state of California, the Supreme Court is considering the possibility of helping an undocumented immigrant to become a lawyer after being left out of the Deferred Action program for violating the age limit.
According to Univision, Sergio García, an immigrant who arrived in the U.S. as a boy in the 90s, was left out of the Deferred Action program the Department of Homeland Security implemented, because he is over 31 years old.
The immigrant passed the bar exam without a problem, however, by not having legal residential papers for the U.S., he was not given his lawyer's license. Currently the case is being analyzed by the Supreme Court of California, who will decide the professional destiny of the undocumented immigrant.
Univision reported that the California lawyers association is among the groups that support García. Other groups have stated that being a migrant should not be a requisite to receiver a lawyer's license in the state of California, despite opposition from the Department of Justice.
Government authorities say that giving the certification to the undocumented immigrant would violate federal law. According to Univision, García said, "It has been a real slap to my face. I felt very disgruntled by the government's posture. I've made a huge effort and never have been a burden for the state."
According to some experts, García could have some problems if he wins the case because he would have to work independently since he won't be able to be legally hired and he wouldn't be qualified to represent certain clients because of his status as an immigrant.
Authorities of California's state tribunal have 90 days to reach a conclusion and give a response to García's case after the audience that took place on Wednesday, September 4.
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