Traffic stops finding illegal immigrants

Carolyn Hileman* | May 1, 2007

Being without lawful presence in the United States is a legal phrase common in the world of immigration law, but it’s popping up more often in Baton Rouge as illegal immigrants are being arrested for violations such as driving while intoxicated. Being without a legal presence in the United States is self-explanatory. It means one thing: You’re in the country without the proper paperwork. It can mean a person gained entry by fraud or misrepresentation, or the person entered legally but remained in the country after his or her visa expired. It’s a legal way of saying, “You can’t stay here.”

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