Can an illegal immigrant become a lawyer?

Godinez-Samperio, who would like to work in immigration law I’m undocumented, unapologetic and unafraid,” he said. “In telling the truth, I am risking my liberty, but that’s what a lawyer is about, is about telling the truth … so I’m being as honest as I can possibly get, even to the point of risking my liberty.” http://usnews.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/04/24/11369925-can-an-illegal-immigrant-become-a-lawyer?lite

Here is a known criminal, an ILLEGAL alien. Why hasn’t he been deported? Why was nothing said about him trying to become a citizen? Can everyone get away with illegal activity if they get good grades in school? Risking his liberty?! He’s NOT a citizen here. He’s here illegally. Being honest?! An honest CRIMINAL?! What don’t people understand about the word, “ILLEGAL?!”