California Law: Age Difference and Juan Esquivel-Quintana

california law: That was a violation of California law, which criminalizes having sex with anyone under 18 if the age difference is more than three years, according to Metro News. Federal officials later moved to deport him, but Esquivel-Quintana says his conduct would have been legal under federal law and the laws of 43 other states that are less strict. The case before the justices on Monday involved Juan Esquivel-Quintana, a lawful permanent resident who had sex with his 16-year-old girlfriend when he was 20 and 21 years old. The case comes at a time when the Trump administration has pledged to step up enforcement of the nation's immigration laws, including its ability to deport people who commit crimes. Several justices seemed reluctant during arguments in the case to defer to the government when it comes to criminal enforcement. At issue is what happens when immigration laws are unclear and whether courts should defer to immigration officials in interpreting criminal laws that are vague. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.