Workplace ICE Raids Are Surging—Here’s How Employers Can Prepare - #WorkforceWednesday® - Employment Law This Week®
Business Better Podcast Episode: The Looming Threat of Immigration Raids at Your Workplace – What to do When ICE Comes Knocking
Employment Law Now - IX-160 – Trump 2.0 Immigration Policy and Employer Best Practices
Preparing Employers for ICE Enforcement
Harvard/MIT Student Visa Case
Take 5 Immigration Podcast Series: Episode 10
ICE Audits and I-9 Compliance with Melissa Azallion
Employment Law This Week®: EEOC & Disability Discrimination Lawsuits, Arbitration Deferral Case, Statutory Claims for Travel Pay Dismissed, ICE Will Increase Workplace Inspections
Polsinelli Podcast - The Climate for I9 Audits in 2015
A group of 40 Democratic lawmakers have sent a letter to 19 state governors warning that they may be “inadvertently sharing drivers’ data with federal immigration authorities.”...more
The Globalization of Criminal Databases and Immigration Risk - As international law enforcement becomes increasingly interconnected, INTERPOL — the International Criminal Police Organization — now plays a significant role...more
In Active Deployment Systems, LLC v. United States, U.S. Court of Federal Claims, No. 25-968C (Oct. 30, 2025), Active Deployment Systems (ADS) challenged several aspects of the Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) award of...more
This year, immigration enforcement has been making headlines, with increased attention on workplace enforcement actions by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)....more
On October 16, 2025, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) published in the Federal Register a notice announcing the implementation of a new $1,000 parole fee. The fee requirement took effect immediately and will...more
On October 29, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is ending “automatic extensions” of temporary worker employment authorization for those whose status categories are applicable. DHS is ending this...more
One in five immigrant employees are members of the Chicago-metropolitan workforce. With the increased presence of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorities, it is important to know how to handle this situation...more
On April 7, 2025, the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (the “MOU”) enabling ICE to request and receive taxpayer identity...more
With the Trump Administration’s continued emphasis on enforcement of U.S. immigration laws, employers are increasingly concerned about worksite raids. In certain circumstances, immigration law enforcement officials will make...more
On September 19, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a False Claims Act (FCA) settlement with a New Jersey shipyard that allegedly hired subcontractors employing undocumented workers. The recent settlement...more
On September 5, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) announced its Final Rule implementing Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem’s recent delegation of her law enforcement authority to the Director of United...more
In September, U.S. federal agencies led by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) conducted one of the largest single-site worksite enforcement actions in U.S. history at the...more
Judge declines to halt Trump's National Guard plan yet, sets Thursday hearing - “A federal judge in Chicago today declined to immediately block the Trump administration's plans to deploy Illinois and Texas National Guard...more
The federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday, October 1. Below is a summary of how this is affecting immigration-related processes. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is funded mostly through user...more
The current U.S. immigration shutdown has created significant uncertainty for employers, HR teams, and legal departments. With key government functions suspended or delayed, companies face disruptions in hiring, onboarding,...more
The government shutdown will halt some immigration-related government operations and services but not others. The U.S. Department of Labor, which oversees the foreign labor certification process, will cease its operations,...more
Join us for our annual employment law seminar—with a bold refresh—on Wednesday, October 29. Building on the strong foundation laid by Hopkins Carley, this year’s event will feature expanded content, breakout sessions, and a...more
The US federal government has entered a shutdown due to the lapse in appropriations as of October 1, 2025. This development impacts many aspects of the immigration system. While some agencies are fee-funded and will continue...more
Gov. Pritzker Announces Largest Infrastructure Program in State History - “Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) joined state and local leaders, labor and transportation stakeholders today...more
As of October 1, 2025, the federal government has officially shut down. While many immigration processes continue, certain programs and agencies are impacted. Below is an overview of how your immigration matters may be...more
As of the date of this writing, Congress has not passed the appropriate spending bills to keep the federal government open beyond September 30, 2025. Unless these bills are passed, some government agencies will shut down on...more
Pritzker creates governors group as IL legislators debate increased energy bills - “Pritzker’s office announced PJM Governor’s Collaborative, saying its aim is to strengthen state representation in the decision-making...more
With government funding set to expire after September 30 unless Congress acts, only certain government employees will continue working after midnight on Tuesday September 30, 2025. The government operates in accordance with...more
California’s labor and employment laws can be daunting, even for seasoned employers. Join Buchalter for an in-depth discussion on the latest updates in both federal and state regulations. Discover key insights and strategies...more