The FBI is focusing on purging illegal aliens from the US and deprioritizing white-collar crime investigations. The DOJ is also scaling back on white-collar cases and prioritizing health care fraud, trade and customs fraud, elder securities fraud, and transnational crime. The EEOC has warned companies against preferring migrants and H-1B visa workers over Americans.
Key Points
FBI ordered agents to focus on purging illegal aliens and deprioritize white-collar crime investigations
DOJ directed prosecutors to scale back on white-collar cases and prioritize health care fraud, trade and customs fraud, elder securities fraud, and transnational crime
EEOC warned against companies preferring migrants and H-1B visa workers over American workers
Pros
Increased attention on immigration enforcement may help address illegal activities
Prioritizing certain types of fraud and transnational crime can lead to more effective prosecution
Cons
Deprioritization of white-collar crime investigations may lead to less oversight and accountability in corporate misconduct
Potential for discrimination lawsuits against companies that prefer migrants over American workers