[quote=GH]Most of these workers ARE illegal and if homeowners thought that legal action even seizure of their homes was a good possibility they would hire legitimate contractors and pay prevailing rates.[/quote]

How do you know the general contractor wasn’t legitimate? The homeowner hires a contractor, does due diligence by checking the license, etc… but cannot control what sub-contractors or day laborers are brought onsite by that contractor. The homeowner should be in the clear in this case.

The contractor, however, is at risk for hiring illegals – if they were illegals.
Not all people speaking spanish with brown skin are here illegally.