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NYC Council Sues Over ICE Office at Rikers Island - The New York City Council has filed a lawsuit against Mayor Adams over the opening of a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) outpost on Rikers Island. The...more
Federal authorities are ramping up their use of interagency data to pursue immigration enforcement, with major implications for employers. An April 7 agreement between the IRS and ICE enables immigration agents to access tax...more
A federal judge in the District of Columbia just denied an effort to stop the Trump administration from taking efforts to pursue immigration enforcement actions like deportation raids at religious institutions – which could...more
In recent weeks the Department of State (DOS) has taken steps to revoke visas and terminate the status of international students who have criminal infractions and/or who have engaged in activism. In light of this intense...more
It’s been a tumultuous start of the second Trump administration when it comes to immigration, and things won’t be slowing down anytime soon. What do PEOs need to know about the current state of affairs, and what can you do to...more
The Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) and the Department of Treasury reached a data-sharing agreement in a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) filed April 7, 2025....more
Under the current administration, immigration enforcement has significantly increased, with executive orders expanding the authority of Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and detain undocumented individuals....more
As immigration enforcement efforts evolve, landlords and property managers must prepare to respond appropriately when interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) or other law enforcement agencies. Understanding...more
The Labor and Employment Team at Harris Beach Murtha invites you to join us for discussion of critical labor and employment law developments. Our first session will cover President Trump’s First 100 Days – Labor and...more
With the recent filing of federal criminal charges against an employer, immigration enforcement actions have escalated to a new level. Leonardo Baez and Alicia Avila-Guel have owned and operated Abby’s Bakery and Dulce’s...more
Companies have always faced the potential for a visit from an agent from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) but President Donald Trump’s heightened focus on immigration increases the likelihood of that reality....more
While much attention has been given to the Trump Administration’s early federal policy objectives to increase immigration enforcement, clients should also be aware of similar increased enforcement policies at the state level....more
President Trump’s executive orders, signed on January 20, 2025, have significantly altered the immigration enforcement landscape...more
The breakneck speed with which the new Trump administration has implemented changes to the nation’s immigration policy and various federal government agencies has certainly caused confusion for many employers. No industry has...more
Robust immigration enforcement was a consistent theme that the Republican party sounded during the presidential campaign. Since taking office, the second Trump administration has surged into action with remarkable speed,...more
In the hours following his inauguration, President Trump issued executive orders concerning immigration, including the launch of new enforcement policies to address illegal entry, unlawful presence, and removal of...more
With the new Trump Administration’s focus on immigration enforcement issues, many employers are seeking information resources for employer use. Additionally, some employers are searching for information resources to provide...more
Within the first two weeks of President Donald Trump’s second term, more than 85 executive orders and actions concerning immigration were signed. Among these were a series of orders and actions intended to significantly...more
Prior to taking office, President Trump promised his constituents that he would be tough on immigration. In keeping with this campaign promise, since taking office, President Trump has issued over 10 different executive...more
On February 5, 2025, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a series of policy memoranda directed to U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) employees. Two addressed DOJ’s new perspective on immigration enforcement: “General...more
President Donald Trump is just 21 days into his second term in office, but you might already be struggling to keep up with the number of changes and policy shifts coming from the new administration. While new presidents are...more
On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed an executive order Declaring a National Emergency at the Southern Border of the United States. This executive order allows for the use of federal funding for border security and the...more
The initial weeks of President Donald Trump's second term have seen the administration enact several significant new immigration policies that have immediate implications for employers across the United States. Understanding...more
Massive policy shifts and executive action from the White House in the early days of the new Trump administration necessitate that K-12 school administrators proactively prepare for interactions with immigration authorities...more
Introduction - Since President Trump’s inauguration, the administration has underscored its commitment to prioritizing immigration enforcement. This shift includes an increase in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...more