Washington justices: Immigration status usually inadmissible
Updated: Nov 15, 2017 - 9:43 AM
OLYMPIA, Wash. - The Washington Supreme Court has adopted a rule saying a person's immigration status is "generally inadmissible" in court.
The Seattle Times reports that proponents say the new rule, which takes effect next September, will help those who might fear bringing a civil suit or testifying in a criminal case because of their immigration status.
The measure is believed to be the first of its kind in the country. Under it, immigration status is inadmissible unless lawyers establish a compelling reason to raise it.
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