Daily Caller: New Mexico Will Allow Illegal Migrants To Obtain Law Licenses

IRLI In The News

August 25, 2022

By Jennie Taer

New Mexico will allow illegal migrants to obtain law licenses by waiving consideration of applicants’ immigration status, the state’s Supreme Court said Monday.

Applicants still have to graduate law school, pass the bar exam and undergo character vetting, according to the rule. Previously, applicants had to provide proof of citizenship, permanent resident status or work authorization for the licenses.

Read the full story at Daily Caller; also at The Minnesota Sun.

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