What to Do When ICE Comes Knocking

The Trump administration's tough rhetoric and early aggressive actions on immigration promise a period of increased worksite enforcement. With the administration's strong statements against illegal immigration and abuses of the immigration system, including an executive order calling for 10,000 new U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents, employers can expect an increased number of audits, raids, and investigations. Given this added scrutiny and the increased prospects of a fine or other penalty, employers may want to know their rights in the event of a worksite visit, and to review and update their protocols for responding to such visits.

Employer Rights

Law enforcement officers will not assert an employer's rights on the employer's behalf. Therefore it is important that employers be aware of their rights and be prepared to assert them in the event of a site visit.