This past week's U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
nationwide I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification Audit of
7-Eleven stores reminds us that no one is above the law. In the
early morning hours of January 10, 2018, ICE reportedly visited 98
7-Eleven locations and made 21 arrests in what is being called the
largest worksite compliance operation targeting an employer since
President Trump took office. The agency's intent is clear as
delivered by ICE Deputy Director Thomas D. Homan:
"Today's actions send a strong message to U.S.
businesses that hire and employ an illegal workforce: ICE will
enforce the law, and if you are found to be breaking the law, you
will be held accountable. Businesses that hire illegal workers are
a pull factor for illegal immigration and we are working hard to
remove this magnet. ICE will continue its efforts to protect jobs
for American workers by eliminating unfair competitive advantages
for companies that exploit illegal immigration."
