Seyfarth Synopsis: "ICE
will enforce the law, and if you are found to be breaking the law,
you will be held accountable." Referring to Immigration
and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) early morning raids at nearly a
hundred franchisee convenience stores across the nation, the
ensuing public comments from agency officials confirm that 2018
will be a year of increased immigration enforcement. ICE
investigations can result in the arrest of employers and employees
and the imposition of large-scale fines; under the current
Administration, though, it's not only ICE that companies need
to consider. Following the "Buy American, Hire
American" Executive Order, a myriad of reinvigorated agencies
that span all parts of the government have increased
immigration-related oversight. Employers should proactively
prioritize addressing immigration compliance.
