Lawyers - does this make sense?

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Regarding Hazelton PA's anti illegal alien law, from CNN:

In a 13-page opinion, Munley said immigrants risked "irreparable injury" by being evicted from their apartments if the law is enforced. He also said he was not convinced by the city council's argument that illegal immigration increases crime and overburdens social services.

"Defendant offers only vague generalizations about the crime allegedly caused by illegal immigrants but has nothing concrete to back up these claims," Munley wrote.

He added that since the plaintiffs -- representing the town's Hispanic community -- claim the law affects constitutionally protected rights, it is in the public interest to delay enforcement of the ordinance until a court can consider its constitutional implications.

About a third of Hazleton's 31,000 residents are immigrants from Central America. According to local civil rights activists, about a quarter of the town's immigrant population is in the United States illegally.

Aren't we talking about people who are fugitives from justice? How is it illegal to evict them (what the Hazelton law aimed to do)? Also, how can an ethical judge basically condone illegal activity, i.e. them living here illegally?

-Ty