Chapter 16

The Federal Courts

What recent court cases have concerned immigration?

Seven Are Arrested in Prostitution Raid
Prince William County police said yesterday that they raided a house of prostitution in Manassas and made seven arrests.
Charged with frequenting a bawdy house were José E. Cubias-Reyes, 26; Eric M. Aguilera, 33; Ariel S. Moya, 22; Israel Díaz-Díaz, 44; and Edson N. Lino-Cardenas, 33. All live in Manassas or Manassas Park. They were released on a summons and are to appear in court June 6.
Yudelka S. Escolbores, 25, was charged with prostitution. She is being held without bond and will be turned over to Immigration and Customs Enforcement after her criminal case is processed, police said. She also is due in court June 6.
A 17-year-old male was arrested for allegedly collecting money at the establishment, in the 7600 block of Chestnut Street, and was charged with pandering.
-Washington Post

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/25/AR2008042502684.html

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/18/AR2008041803281.html

What effect have these cases had on immigration policy?

Because most of the cases that immigrants are involved in are concerning with being here illegally, the cases have a negative effect on the case for immigration in the United States.

http://www2.nysun.com/article/40166

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/04/23/AR2008042303757.html