The Department of Justice (“DOJ”) continues to combat employer discriminatory practices in violation of U.S. immigration law. The most recent example came this week, when the Department of Justice announced a settlement agreement with Temple Beth El, a synagogue in Boca Raton, Florida. After receiving information from the public, the DOJ initiated the investigation to determine whether the synagogue was violating the Immigration and Nationality Act’s anti-discrimination provision. The READ MORE READ MORE

The Department of Justice recently announced convictions in a major undercover operation involving seven construction-related companies in the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. After a years-long investigation into the construction industry in the region, 12 defendants have been sentenced for immigration and employment-related crimes. The announcement underscores the significant criminal repercussions for manipulating undocumented individuals for personal gain. Illegal Check-Cashing Scheme The convictions stem from unscrupulous READ MORE READ MORE

With Title 42 set to expire in a matter of months, the Department of Homeland Security (“DHS”) is preparing for a significant increase in migration into the United States.  A recent DHS announcement provides unique insight into the Biden administration’s careful handling and undoing of many Trump-era policies and sheds light on the legal fight that is likely to come. What Is Title 42? On March 20, READ MORE READ MORE

According to recent data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Pennsylvania struggled to maintain its population over the last year, while other parts of the country experienced strong population growth. Some people suggest that muted immigration growth is a primary factor driving this population decline. Census Data Reflects Changing Population Landscape Census data reflects that more than 73% of counties in the United States experienced a natural population READ MORE READ MORE

The growth of immigrant populations in the United States shows no signs of slowing anytime soon, particularly among Black immigrants. According to a recent study, one in ten Black people in the United States are immigrants, and the data indicates this number is only expected to grow.  Growth of Black Immigrants in the United States According to a recent Pew Research Center analysis of data from the READ MORE READ MORE