Whether it was his campaign promise to build a wall, his vulgar references to certain central American countries, or his criticism of legal immigrants taking American jobs, former President Trump maintained a vocal and unrelenting opposition to immigration of all kinds. While the Biden White House seeks to dismantle Trump-era policies, an economic downturn has some suggesting that Trump-era immigration policies continue to hinder American economic progress. READ MORE READ MORE

Immigration is a central pillar of the U.S. economy, so immigration trends often reflect broader economic trends. While immigration growth traditionally focused on large cities, new data suggests immigrants are now preferring smaller, suburban areas at a greater rate. In fact, some of the top cities attracting immigrants include Pennsylvania metropolitan areas you might not expect. A New Report: Immigrants and Opportunity in America’s Cities According to READ MORE READ MORE

The Department of Justice (DOJ), according to its recent announcement, has secured a settlement agreement with national bakery chain Lady M. The settlement resolves the DOJ’s determination that the chain violated the law in the manner it verified the employment authorization of its employees. This announcement highlights the consequences for employers that fail to comply with the Immigration and Nationality Act (the “INA”). Allegations of Discrimination Against Noncitizen Workers According to READ MORE READ MORE

Once again, immigration policy finds itself in the spotlight, as the United States Supreme Court recently heard oral argument for United States v. Texas, a challenge to federal policy governing federal immigration enforcement policies. The lawsuit, brought by Texas and Louisiana, not only impacts the future of immigration enforcement in the country but also may impact the right of states to sue the federal government over discretionary READ MORE READ MORE

A wave of layoffs across Silicon Valley poses significant implications for the economy as the United States struggles to avoid a recession. Given that the tech industry relies heavily on foreign labor, these cost-cutting measures pose unique consequences for foreign workers. As most foreign workers rely on employment-based visas to remain in the United States, some suggest these layoffs could deter noncitizen workers from continuing to work READ MORE READ MORE