Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at strengthening the pipeline of new immigration lawyers to serve rural parts of California – where there are many immigrants but few attorneys. 

Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill aimed at strengthening the pipeline of new immigration lawyers to serve rural parts of California &ndash; where there are many immigrants but few attorneys.&nbsp;

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Newsom Vetoes Bill That Would Increase Immigration Lawyers in Rural Areas

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Newsom Vetoes Bill That Would Increase Immigration Lawyers in Rural Areas

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