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  • The DOJ suit against Illinois to block a new state law argues that Illinois is intruding on federal immigration authority.
  • Illinois’ law requires E-Verify employers to post state notices and give employees advance notice of any Form I-9 inspections, among other obligations not required under federal law.
  • A similar California law (AB 450) was
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Takeaways:

  • Increased Worksite Enforcement: Businesses can expect a surge in ICE raids and I-9 audits at workplaces.
  • Impact on Sanctuary Cities: Federal agents will target sanctuary cities for immigration enforcement operations.
  • Employer Preparedness: Businesses, especially those operating in sanctuary cities, should have an action plan ready for potential ICE enforcement actions.

Tom Homan, President Donald…

The U.S. State Department’s “Catch and Revoke” program uses artificial intelligence (AI) to monitor foreign nationals, particularly student visa holders. The program aims to identify individuals who express support for Hamas, Hezbollah, or other U.S.-designated terrorist organizations through social media activity or participation in protests and revoke their visas. To date, approximately 300 foreign nationals…

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced its intention to expand the use of criminal statutes to address illegal immigration. This move underscores the administration’s commitment to enforcement initiatives that hold employers accountable for compliance failures.

This policy shift may result in companies facing criminal charges in cases that the DOJ has not previously…

Following his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, President Trump issued a number of immigration-related Executive Orders (EOs) sure to have impact on employers and their business operations. So far, the focus in the media has been on border security, asylum, refugees, removal of undocumented aliens (deportation) and birthright citizenship. However, there are other aspects covered…

As many expected, President Donald Trump has not only issued Executive Orders (EOs), but he has also rescinded many EOs issued by the Biden Administration concerning immigration, including the following: “The Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans” EO which particularly affects business immigration. This EO…

Following his inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, President Donald Trump signed several executive orders designed to advance his immigration agenda. The orders include:

  • Ending Birthright Citizenship
  • Enhanced Vetting
  • Creating “Homeland Security Task Forces”
  • Ending Birthright Citizenship

This order directs federal agencies to refuse to recognize U.S. citizenship for children born in the United States to…

On Dec. 18, 2024, USCIS released the Modernizing H-1B Requirements, Providing Flexibility in the F-1 Program, and Program Improvements Affecting Other Nonimmigrant Workers Final Rule. First proposed in October 2023, the Biden Administration has been urged to finalize the rule. The rule codifies certain USCIS guidance by regulation. The regulation is effective Jan. 17…