" Sergio Garcia's parents brought him to the United States from Mexico nearly two decades ago. He's been waiting for a green card ever since.
But there's one thing the undocumented immigrant no longer has to wait for, according to a California Supreme Court ruling on Thursday: his law license.
Garcia can be admitted to California's state bar and legally practice as a lawyer there, the court ruled.
The landmark case quickly caught the eye of activists on both sides of the national immigration debate.
Garcia, 36, says his American dream has finally come true.
"With tears in my eyes I'm happy to report I am being admitted to the bar, thank God!" he said in a Facebook post Thursday after the court's ruling. "This one is for all of you who dare to dream and by doing so change the world! Love you all! History was made today!"
But the case raises many questions, particularly among those who have been critical of Garcia's efforts to practice law."
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