CANBY, Circuit Judge:
Appellants were convicted of conspiracy to transport and harbor illegal aliens in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371 and 8 U.S.C. § 1324(a). On appeal they contend that the district court's refusal to instruct the jury on their asserted ignorance of the law defense constituted reversible error. They also challenge the district court's denial of their motion for judgment of acquittal. In addition, one appellant, Ralph Anthony Perez, contends...
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