Did they not do a DNA test on them as well and prove a link to the Kohanim in one of them? I thought I read that in a paper in Singapore.
I seem to remember reading something like that as well, although I don't recall the details. In any case, they are formally converting.
May be that Israel might declare all residents of Compton California Jews if they can help re-populate Israel against all the Muslims that would want them dead.
DNA is a real good way to resolve this since some genetic history of Jews should be with these people. But even if not, even if the rumor of what they may be is at most a rumor, I am for whatever it takes to keep Israel strong and if these people convert to Judaism, they are still Jews I would think.
Peace and strength to Israel!
From a Catholic A CA Guy