Utah Supreme Court Allows DACA Recipients to Practice Law

Good news for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients in Utah.  The Utah Supreme Court has approved a rule that permits DACA recipients to become attorneys in the state.  Some states, such as California, have permitted undocumented immigrants to secure a law license.

The proposed rule read as follows:

“Rule Governing the Utah State Bar, Supreme Court Rules of Professional Practice – Comment Period Closed January 23, 2020

CJA14-0721. Admission of undocumented immigrants. NEW RULE. This new rule will allow certain undocumented immigrants with deferred action status to be eligible for admission to the Utah Bar. The Utah Supreme Court has included a statement explaining the Court’s authority to create this rule.”

KJ