Supreme Court Makes Important Ruling on Identity Theft
The Supreme Court ruled unanimously today that the federal government has been improperly using identity-theft laws to prosecute undocumented workers who use fake identification in order to seek employment. In limiting the use of a law enacted in 2004 that has been utilized by authorities in seeking to prosecute illegal immigrants, the Court ruled that [...]
ICE to Crackdown on Employers Hiring Illegal Workers
In an attempt to crackdown on illegal immigrant labor, the Department of Homeland Security looks to step up enforcement on employers that knowingly hire illegal workers according to the New York Times. Orders are expected to be handed down to Immigration and Customs Enforcement field offices soon instructing immigration agents to investigate employers and supervisors [...]