ICE Is Chomping At The Bit: Get Ready Now

In recent weeks, a Louisiana racetrack was raided by the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and 84 people were arrested. Several central Kentucky farms were contacted recently by ICE and warned of fines regarding undocumented workers. The Federal government's promised crackdown on illegal immigrants raises concerns for public and private facilities in both the horse racing industry and the sport horse industry. Employers can expect that ICE may show up on their property or in public settings where racing or horse shows take place or may conduct audits to examine whether any employees are not properly authorized to work. The time to plan is before this happens and to ensure that employees and managers know what to expect and understand their rights.