Texas Taco Restaurant Fined $33K for Total Failure to I-9 Employees

USA v. Jula888 dba Para Tacos La Chilanga, Aug. 25, 2016 - "ICE’s Motion for Summary Decision is GRANTED, IN PART. The government met its burden of proving that Jula888, LLC d/b/a Para Tacos La Chilanga, is liable for thirty two violations of 8 U.S.C. § 1324a(a)(1)(B). Respondent is directed to pay civil money penalties in the total amount of $33,379.50."

Note also: "In sworn statements, Mr. Castelan-Nochebuena and Mr. Pena-Morales assert that Juan Terrazas—one of the owners of Jula888—assisted with smuggling them into the country, knew that they were unauthorized, and garnished their wages to pay for the smuggling fees.  On August 1, 2014, HSI Special Agent Tomas Mora requested and received approval from Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA) Kim Leo to obtain an arrest warrant for Juan Terrazas Lopez for violations of 8 U.S.C. § 1324 related to alien smuggling. To date, no criminal prosecution has been instituted."