This view of the Constitution has been rejected by the federal courts, which consistently have held that under the Constitution, the states do not have the power to nullify federal laws. The courts have rejected the compact theory, finding that the Constitution was not a contract among the states.
Manzano, Jr. pleaded not guilty in court yesterday to charges he aided and abetted illegal immigrants and lied to a federal officer. His father remains a fugitive. For NPR News, I'm Amita Sharma in San Diego. Copyright Â© 2011 NPR.
Step 1. Document evidence you have indicating an individual working for your company is an illegal immigrant. Documentation can include your suspicions or an overheard or direct conversation with the individual in question that relates to immigration status.usinesses that employ illegal immigrants can face prosecution. Comstock/Comstock/Getty Images. United States employers who knowingly or unknowingly hire illegal immigrants in their place of business are subject to a variety of government sanctions, including both civil and criminal legal action.