Legal Opinion
Role of Legal Guardians or Proxies in Naturalization Proceedings
Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel
Decided March 13, 2002Published
1Opinion of the Court
Role of Legal Guardians or Proxies in Naturalization Proceedings Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requires the Immigration and Naturalization Service as a reasonable accommodation to permit a legal guardian or proxy to represent a mentally disabled applicant in naturalization proceedings. March 13, 2002 MEMORANDUM OPINION FOR THE GENERAL COUNSEL IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE You have asked for our opinion whether the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended,
29 U.S.C. § 794
(1994 & Supp. IV 1998), requires the Immigration and Naturalization Service (“INS”) as a reasonable…
2Cases cited6 opinions
- Southeastern Community College v. DavisSupreme Court of the United States · 1979
- Alexander v. ChoateSupreme Court of the United States · 1985
- School Bd. of Nassau Cty. v. ArlineSupreme Court of the United States · 1987
- Immigration & Naturalization Service v. PangilinanSupreme Court of the United States · 1988
- Berenyi v. District Director, Immigration & Naturalization ServiceSupreme Court of the United States · 1966
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