[xroadie]

Many illegal immigrants already believe that if they come forward to the authorities when a crime is committed against them that they will be deported
If I am not mistaken, illegals who are found to be victims of abuse or slavery have recourse to apply for some legal status. I'm remembering a case here in Vegas (Henderson, actually) where several women were kept prisoner until jobs were found for them. In the meantime, there was some sexual abuse alleged. The paper reported that they may be granted legal status. Does this policy ring a bell?

[sitetest]

Dear xroadie,

I don't really know about such a policy. Could very well be.

However, my understanding is that most law enforcement will try to investigate and prosecute crimes against illegal immigrants without regard to their legal status, because to do otherwise is a violation of basic justice.

Unfortunately, many illegal immigrants don't realize that the risk of deportation is low if they report crimes against them, and thus, many crimes go unreported and thus, unpunished.


sitetest