American Apparel is a clothing company based in Los Angeles, California. They pride themselves on being "sweatshop free".
They company was founded by Dov Charney, a grandchild of immigrant grandparents. I just visited their website and a farewell letter dated September 1, 2009 from Dov to employees of American Apparel. The letter made is sound like they employed many illegal immigrants, but I'm hesitant to assume it as true. Perhaps the employees had temporary work visas which have just expired.
I don't have any American Apparel clothing, but I'd like to get a t-shirt by them one of these days. Maybe on my next trip to California - but who knows when I'll be there next.
