California lawmakers passed a bill this summer to permit legal immigrants who aren't U.S. citizens to serve on juries. The measure, which Governor Jerry Brown is expected to sign, is one of a number of steps the Golden State is preparing to take to allow noncitizens to participate in civic life in ways previously reserved for citizens. Here's a look at other measures from the state's recent legislative session that extend some rights of citizens to noncitizens.
DRIVER'S LICENSES
California became the 11th state (and the eighth this year) to allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses. Supporters cite safety statistics...
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