[org.whodat]

So, - pending further information - this is probably not the best article to argue about immigration laws.

True, but the media using the native of Nepal, is a little red flag.

[raynearhood]

Possibly, but, possibly not. My family physician growing up was Indian born, and I’ve never questioned his legal status. She could just as well be a naturalized citizen returning from an extended family visit.

The fact that she lives in California, her identity is not being revealed, and her legal status not being addressed lends to the possibility that she is here on a visa just as much as it lends to her being a stupid foreign born citizen of California with no regard for public health or public health laws.