Supreme Court Beat: Case heard today re immigration using RICO theory; Could have devastating impact on employers who hire illegals.

The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing today a case agains Mohawk, a carpet maker, who is accused of driving down wages by employing illegal immigrants. The case is being sued on the RICO statutes that normally are used against criminal underworld activities. It provides for double and treble damages. If other suits are allowed and suceed using the RICO, it would send a chilling message to employers not following current U.S. law. Stay tune.

Click on the post for the story in USA Today.