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A Maine police reserve officer, Jon Luke Evans, who was detained by ICE for overstaying his visa and attempting to buy a firearm, has agreed to voluntarily leave the US after a dispute over his employment authorization, despite earlier assurances from local authorities that he was legally permitted to work in the country.
A Maine police reserve officer, Jon Luke Evans, was arrested by ICE for overstaying his visa and attempting to buy a firearm unlawfully. He has agreed to voluntarily leave the U.S., following a dispute over his employment authorization, which was initially believed to be valid based on E-Verify checks. Evans' departure is at his own expense to avoid deportation, amid ongoing tensions between local authorities and ICE over immigration enforcement and employment verification.
The owner of an Omaha food plant claims his business was unfairly targeted by federal immigration officials despite following proper hiring procedures, including E-Verify, leading to a raid that arrested over 70 workers and significantly impacted the local community and economy.
The owner of Glenn Valley Foods in Omaha claims his company followed all legal hiring procedures, including E-Verify, but was still raided by federal immigration officials, resulting in over 70 arrests and significant community and economic impact. The raid highlights ongoing tensions and challenges in immigration enforcement and employment verification systems in the U.S.
Nikki Haley criticizes Massachusetts' response to the migrant housing crisis, advocating for a national E-Verify program, defunding sanctuary cities, and increasing border patrol and ICE agents. She also criticizes Donald Trump for hindering a bipartisan border deal and calls on Congress to revisit and pass it. Haley argues that Massachusetts should redirect funds spent on illegal immigrants to address the needs of its own citizens. She is campaigning in New England to appeal to voters.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) will release a revised version of Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, on August 1, 2023. The updated form includes improvements such as a checkbox for employers enrolled in E-Verify to indicate remote examination of identity and employment authorization documents. This alternative procedure was authorized by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and allows certain employers to remotely examine Form I-9 documents. Employers must be enrolled in E-Verify, retain copies of all documents, conduct a live video interaction with the employee, and create an E-Verify case for new hires. The revised form also includes other changes, such as reducing sections, making it fillable on tablets and mobile devices, and providing additional guidance on acceptable documents. The new form will be available on uscis.gov on August 1, 2023, and all employers must use it starting November 1, 2023.
Florida's new anti-immigration law, which goes into effect on July 1, includes strict employment mandates, such as requiring private employers with 25 or more employees to use E-Verify. Businesses fear this will have a significant impact on Florida's agriculture, construction, and hospitality sectors, which rely heavily on immigrant workers. The law also redefines human smuggling and imposes harsh penalties for violators. Critics say the law will cost the state billions in lost revenue, while supporters argue it will expel recent immigrants and provide more job opportunities for citizens and lawful residents.
Florida's new anti-immigrant law, signed by Governor Ron DeSantis, mandates that businesses with 25 or more employees verify the citizenship status of workers through the federal online portal E-Verify or face stronger penalties, among other new restrictions. The law, which goes into effect on July 1, is causing fear and frustration among the state's large immigrant communities, who stand to face the brunt of the new rules. Critics say the law will lead to worker shortages and a wide-ranging and intrusive crackdown on the state's large immigrant communities.
Latino truck drivers are threatening to boycott Florida over the state's new penalties and restrictions on undocumented immigrants, which require employers to verify if workers are authorized to work in the U.S. The drivers are calling on migrants to stand down from work for up to a week and are planning to boycott Florida by not driving in the state beginning as early as next month. The new law, which takes effect on July 1, requires businesses with more than 25 employees to use E-verify and invalidates out-of-state identification cards issued to "unauthorized immigrants."
Latino truck drivers are threatening to boycott delivery in or out of Florida in response to Senate Bill 1718, which requires businesses with 25+ employees to use E-Verify to determine if their employees are legally authorized to work in the U.S. The law also invalidates out-of-state identification cards issued to "unauthorized immigrants." Immigration advocates say the law targets communities that are struggling, and truck drivers are calling for a boycott to show solidarity with their fellow countrymen. The new law will take effect on July 1.
Videos on social media show several construction sites in Florida abandoned by immigrant workers following the state’s new immigration law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis last week. The law expands requirements for businesses to use E-Verify, prohibits local governments from providing money to organizations that issue identification cards to people illegally in the country, and invalidates out-of-state driver’s licenses held by undocumented immigrants. Migrant advocates warn about the devastating effects the new law may have on agriculture and prices at the grocery store, as farm and hospitality workers may go elsewhere and create an economic gap in Florida.
Miami-Dade Police will not ask for legal status paperwork during stops in light of a new immigration law signed by Governor Ron DeSantis. The law will punish drivers who transport undocumented people into the state who came into the US illegally. Businesses with 25 or more employees will be required to use the e-verify system to check their legal status, causing concern about potential labor shortages. The law is expected to attract litigation, and law enforcement will be trained on how to enforce it.
Florida's new immigration law, which includes tougher penalties for hiring or transporting undocumented workers and requires E-Verify screening for new hires at businesses with 25 or more employees, is causing panic in the agriculture community. Some farm workers are already too scared to go to work and are considering leaving the state, which could cause a huge staffing crisis for Florida agriculture. The law is expected to have a wide-ranging impact on a number of industries vital to Florida's economy, including farming, construction, and hospitality.
House Republican leaders made last-minute changes to their Secure the Border Act, which would limit asylum and push border security measures, including building former President Trump’s border wall. The changes addressed concerns from moderates and hardline conservatives about provisions such as mandatory E-Verify and a proposed study evaluating whether to label cartels as foreign terrorist organizations. The bill was amended to include “sense of Congress” language that in enacting the E-Verify requirement, the Department of Homeland Security must ensure “any adverse impact on the nation’s agricultural workforce operations and food security are considered and addressed.” A vote on House passage is expected on Thursday, but the bill is not expected to become law as it faces significant opposition in the Democratic-led Senate.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new immigration bill into law that strengthens his migrant relocation program and limits social services for immigrants without permanent legal status. The law also expands the use of E-Verify for businesses and prohibits local governments from providing money to organizations that issue identification cards to immigrants without permanent legal status. DeSantis has made illegal immigration a key priority of his administration as he prepares to launch a presidential campaign. The law provides $12 million for DeSantis’ migrant relocation initiative, which drew national attention last year when the governor flew a group of South American migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts.