ICE officers are conducting small-scale workplace pickups to arrest illegal migrants, including at bakeries, farms, and contractors. Employers are being charged for knowingly hiring illegal workers, marking a new direction for ICE enforcement.
Key Points
ICE conducting workplace pickups to arrest illegal migrants
Employers being charged for hiring illegal workers
Increased focus on worksite enforcement by ICE
Pros
Enforcing immigration laws
Holding employers accountable for hiring illegal workers
Cons
May lead to fear and anxiety among immigrant communities
Potential disruption to businesses that rely on immigrant labor