On July 28, Law@theMargins Editor Chaumtoli Huq spoke to nationally renowned immigration advocate Cesar Vargas on his own landmark case which would make him the first undocumented lawyer authorized to practice law in New York, his work with the undocumented youth movement, and the role of immigration and Latinos in the 2016 presidential elections.
Click below to see the interview in its entirety.
Some of the items highlighted on twitter included:
#lawatmargins @DREAMerJ_D: The community deserves the credit for whatever gains, pushing pols to act
— Elbert Garcia (@ElBwriting) July 28, 2015
#lawatmargins @DREAMerJ_D: Promises to DREAMERS are not just enough…action, including educational support, is important for economy — Elbert Garcia (@ElBwriting) July 28, 2015
#lawatmargins @DREAMerJ_D: Promises to DREAMERS are not just enough…action, including educational support, is important for economy — Elbert Garcia (@ElBwriting) July 28, 2015
#lawatmargins Probation given for a political arrest has delayed @DREAMerJ_D official NYS Bar admission — Elbert Garcia (@ElBwriting) July 28, 2015
#lawatmargins but you don’t have to be a lawyer to fight for your family’s rights
— Elbert Garcia (@ElBwriting) July 28, 2015
#lawatmargins @DREAMerJ_D on 2016: The community, rich or poor, papers or not, has power — Elbert Garcia (@ElBwriting) July 28, 2015
#lawatmargins @DREAMerJ_D: Just a couple of years ago, @POTUS said he couldn’t do anything so battles are being won
— Elbert Garcia (@ElBwriting) July 28, 2015