With a new, albeit slight, majority in the House of Representatives, the Republican Party recently approved a rules package which will send a controversial immigration bill to the floor for a vote. The Border Safety and Security Act of 2023 … The post House GOP Takes Extreme Position on Asylum, Exposing Internal Party Rifts appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE

Immigration advocates are celebrating the news that the Berks County Residential Center, an immigration detention facility in Berks County, Pennsylvania, has officially closed its doors. The closure results from the fifth immigration prison contract to end under the Biden administration. … The post Pennsylvanian Immigration Detention Center Shuts Down, Raising Questions appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE

A recent announcement from the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) reports that a Minnesota-based staffing agency has settled allegations of discrimination against noncitizen workers. The settlement involves the resolution of allegations that the chain violated the law in the manner it … The post DOJ Settles Immigration Discrimination Claim Against Minnesota-Based Staffing Agency appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE

A former employee of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (“PennDOT”) has been accused of dozens of felony and misdemeanor charges arising from a scheme in which the employee allegedly assisted driver’s license applicants in exchange for financial payment. According to … The post Former PennDOT Employee Charged in Illegal Licensing Scheme that Targeted Immigrants appeared first on Immigration Matters. READ MORE

Under a newly proposed rule issued by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (“ICE”), employers will have more options when conducting the I-9 verification process for newly hired employees. The proposal promises to extend alternative options, including making some COVID-19-related flexibilities permanent. The proposed changes could have significant repercussions for employers and I-9 compliance practices. The I-9 Verification Process Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, is a standardized form used READ MORE READ MORE