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Politico
16 hours ago
- Business
- Politico
Jordan talking to White House on reviving partisan immigration bill
House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan is in touch with the White House about bringing his sweeping immigration overhaul bill up for a vote — in exactly the same form as in the previous Congress. In an interview this week, the Ohio Republican said he wants to revive consideration of legislation that passed the House in May 2023 without any Democratic votes. 'What I'd like to do in our committee, and we're talking to the White House about when it makes sense to do this, is look at … the language that we had last Congress,' said Jordan. Jordan had previously signaled an openness to tweaking the bill text to include some changes to high-skilled visa rules — a policy change championed by Elon Musk, tech mogul and former head of the Department of Department Efficiency initiative. Since that time, however, Musk left his administration posting on bad terms with Donald Trump over for the GOP's sweeping domestic policy package, railing against the megabill and burning bridges with the president along the way. And while Musk and Jordan had at one point been close allies, Jordan was recently one of the several high-profile Republicans who Musk unfollowed on his social media platform, X, following passage of Trump's 'big, beautiful bill.' Jordan's immigration overhaul bill would significantly crack down on legal immigration in the United States through limits on asylum and parole eligibility. It also would require employers to use E-Verify, an online system where they can ascertain an individual's eligibility to work in the U.S., while setting a new minimum of 22,000 active-duty agents for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency. A 2023 report from the Congressional Budget Office found that the bill would lower population estimates by 2033 by 600,000 'mostly by reducing the number of unaccompanied alien children present in the country.' The nonpartisan scorekeeper also estimated that 4.4 million people would also no longer be eligible for parole or asylum. It would come on the heels of the megabill's allocations of tens of billions of dollars for completing the border wall and implementing new fees for applicants seeking entry into the country.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Politics
- Yahoo
Bipartisan duo introduces bill to give some migrant workers protected status amid Trump's crackdown
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan duo is teaming up in the House to introduce a bill that would provide legal status for certain undocumented immigrants amid President Donald Trump's broader mass deportation efforts. Under the legislation from Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., and Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, called the Dignity Act of 2025, undocumented immigrants who have been in the United States since before 2021 would be able to apply for up to seven years of legal status with work authorization. They would have to pay restitution and check in regularly with the Department of Homeland Security, and the legal status would not allow for any federal benefits or a path to citizenship. The provision is specifically aimed at addressing the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, which has heavily affected farms and food service providers. The bill would also seek to beef up security measures at the border and require employers nationwide to use E-Verify, the government system for checking whether workers are in the country legally. Members of Congress have been working for decades on a comprehensive immigration solution. Salazar said she's hopeful that because her proposal with Escobar does not include amnesty or a path to citizenship, it will open the door to a bipartisan compromise. 'For 40 years, every president and Congress has looked the other way while millions have lived here illegally, many working in key industries that keep our economy running. It's the Achilles' heel no one wants to fix,' Salazar said in a statement. 'The Dignity Act offers a commonsense solution: certain undocumented immigrants can earn legal status — not citizenship — by working, paying taxes, and contributing to our country. No handouts. No shortcuts. Just accountability and a path to stability for our economy and our future.' The plan would be paid for with restitution and payroll fees by the participants. The Trump administration has already begun a process to try to provide a layer of protection for migrant workers. The Department of Labor has reshaped its immigration policy department with the goal of making it easier for migrant workers to apply for work visas and temporary status. At the end of June, Trump said he was working on a way for some migrant laborers to remain in the country. 'We're working on it right now. We're going to work it so that some kind of a temporary pass where people pay taxes, where the farmer can have a little control, as opposed to you walk in and take everybody away,' Trump told Fox News. 'What we're going to do is we're going to do something for farmers, where we can let the farmer sort of be in charge. The farmer knows. He's not going to hire a murderer.' Despite Trump's pledge, Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues to target workplaces. A recent raid on two agriculture facilities in Southern California led to more than 200 arrests and violent clashes with protestors. This article was originally published on
NBC News
2 days ago
- Politics
- NBC News
Bipartisan duo introduces bill to give some migrant workers protected status amid Trump's crackdown
WASHINGTON — A bipartisan duo is teaming up in the House to introduce a bill that would provide legal status for certain undocumented immigrants amid President Donald Trump's broader mass deportation efforts. Under the legislation from Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar, R-Fla., and Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, called the Dignity Act of 2025, undocumented immigrants who have been in the United States since before 2021 would be able to apply for up to seven years of legal status with work authorization. They would have to pay restitution and check in regularly with the Department of Homeland Security, and the legal status would not allow for any federal benefits or a path to citizenship. The provision is specifically aimed at addressing the Trump administration's immigration crackdown, which has heavily affected farms and food service providers. The bill would also seek to beef up security measures at the border and require employers nationwide to use E-Verify, the government system for checking whether workers are in the country legally. Members of Congress have been working for decades on a comprehensive immigration solution. Salazar said she's hopeful that because her proposal with Escobar does not include amnesty or a path to citizenship, it will open the door to a bipartisan compromise. 'For 40 years, every president and Congress has looked the other way while millions have lived here illegally, many working in key industries that keep our economy running. It's the Achilles' heel no one wants to fix,' Salazar said in a statement. 'The Dignity Act offers a commonsense solution: certain undocumented immigrants can earn legal status — not citizenship — by working, paying taxes, and contributing to our country. No handouts. No shortcuts. Just accountability and a path to stability for our economy and our future.' The plan would be paid for with restitution and payroll fees by the participants. The Trump administration has already begun a process to try to provide a layer of protection for migrant workers. The Department of Labor has reshaped its immigration policy department with the goal of making it easier for migrant workers to apply for work visas and temporary status. At the end of June, Trump said he was working on a way for some migrant laborers to remain in the country. 'We're working on it right now. We're going to work it so that some kind of a temporary pass where people pay taxes, where the farmer can have a little control, as opposed to you walk in and take everybody away,' Trump told Fox News. 'What we're going to do is we're going to do something for farmers, where we can let the farmer sort of be in charge. The farmer knows. He's not going to hire a murderer.'
Int'l Business Times
30-06-2025
- Politics
- Int'l Business Times
Business Owner Raided by CBP Agents Says They Refused to Show a Warrant: 'I Feel Like My Rights Were Violated'
A California car wash owner says Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents stormed his business without showing a warrant, part of an escalation in workplace immigration raids. Since President Donald Trump returned to office, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has renewed its aggressive focus on immigration enforcement. A central element of this strategy has been worksite raids, often at small businesses. On June 22, armed CBP officials arrived at Bubble Bath Hand Car Wash in Torrance, California, in unmarked cars, according to the Washington Post. Surveillance footage shows them entering restricted areas and shoving both staff and the owner, Emmanuel Karim Nicola-Cruz, who says his multiple requests to see a warrant were ignored. "They weren't answering any of my questions," Nicola-Cruz told the outlet. "I feel like my rights were 100% violated. I feel absolutely, absolutely betrayed. We have American flags all over the property. We're an American business." One worker was pushed into a gate, and others fled into the car wash tunnel. DHS said the worker was attempting to escape, but denied any misconduct. The shop has since lost business, and its owner, who has not been charged, says his family now fears further retaliation. The incident is one of dozens across the country that immigration advocates say reflect a pattern of rights violations. From Florida construction sites to Nebraska meatpacking plants, ICE raids have increasingly targeted small operations, where owners are less likely to push back. In many cases, workers are arrested while business owners remain untouched. Some raids have involved questionable tactics, including entering private areas without judicial warrants and using so-called "Blackie's warrants," which do not name specific individuals. Though DHS claims the raids aim to disrupt illegal hiring practices, the outcomes suggest a different motive: increasing migrant arrest numbers. Even some business owners who cooperated with immigration checks and used tools like E-Verify have faced surprise raids. Originally published on Latin Times
Time of India
26-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
What is E-Verify for US employees? Here's what you need to know
E-verify for US employees A job acceptance may feel like the end of the road in the hiring journey, but for many workers in the United States, it's only the beginning of a silent but swift verification process that could determine their ability to actually start the job. At the heart of this digital checkpoint is E-Verify, a powerful tool employers use to confirm whether new hires are legally eligible to work in the country. Though it operates behind the scenes, E-Verify plays a growing role in shaping who gets to work and when. And for employees, understanding the system is no longer optional. It's essential. What exactly is e-verify? E-Verify is an internet-based system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in coordination with the Social Security Administration (SSA). It compares information from an employee's Form I-9—a document required by federal law on the first day of employment—with government records to determine if a person is authorized to work in the U.S. Originally created under the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, the system has expanded significantly in recent years. While not every employer is legally required to use E-Verify, participation is mandatory for federal contractors and in certain states where local law mandates it. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo When does it happen, and what can't employers do? E-Verify may only be used after a candidate has accepted a formal job offer and has completed Form I-9. Employers are strictly prohibited from using it as a pre-employment screening tool. That means your eligibility can't be checked during interviews, assessments, or before the paperwork is signed. If an employer attempts to run an E-Verify check before offering a position, they are not only violating the terms of the system—they may be engaging in unlawful discriminatory practices. Employees should be aware of this boundary and speak up if it is crossed. What happens during the verification process? Once Form I-9 is submitted, the employer inputs details such as your name, date of birth, Social Security number, and immigration or citizenship documentation into the E-Verify portal. In most cases, the system returns a result within three to five seconds. Here's what you might encounter: Employment Authorized : Your data matches government records—no further action needed. Tentative Nonconfirmation (TNC) : A mismatch was found. Final Nonconfirmation : You either didn't contest the TNC or couldn't resolve it within the timeline. If you receive a TNC, it doesn't mean you're ineligible to work—it means there's an inconsistency that must be clarified. Employers are legally required to notify you of this and provide written instructions to contest the result. You'll then have eight federal business days to contact the appropriate agency—either DHS or SSA—to begin resolving the issue. Your rights: Non-negotiable and federally protected Employees have specific rights throughout the E-Verify process. These include: The right to be notified of any mismatch. The right to contest that mismatch without retaliation. The right to continue working while the mismatch is being resolved. Protection from discrimination based on nationality, citizenship status, or immigration background. An employer cannot fire, suspend, delay a start date, or change job conditions just because a TNC has been issued. Doing so violates federal anti-discrimination laws and could lead to serious penalties. The importance of accurate documents Most E-Verify mismatches happen because of errors—typos in names, outdated immigration documents, or mismatches between married names and Social Security records. To avoid unnecessary complications, employees should ensure their documents are accurate and up to date before submitting Form I-9. If you're unsure about your records, you can use Self Check, a free tool provided by E-Verify that lets individuals confirm their own work eligibility and flag issues ahead of time. What E-verify is not E-Verify does not determine immigration status. It only checks whether your employment documents match the government's existing records. It also doesn't replace the Form I-9, which employers must still complete and retain for every employee, regardless of E-Verify participation. Nor is E-Verify a mechanism for job applicants to gain work authorization. It's a verification system, not an application process—and should not be confused with pathways like green card sponsorship or work visa applications. Why this matters now more than ever As more employers across industries, from tech startups to retail giants, voluntarily adopt E-Verify, employees across the country are increasingly finding themselves subject to it. Yet most don't realize what's happening until a mismatch occurs. In a labor environment where one error in a database can delay your first paycheck, or worse, cost you a job, proactive knowledge is your best protection. Knowing your rights, understanding the steps, and being ready to respond puts power back into your hands. Is your child ready for the careers of tomorrow? Enroll now and take advantage of our early bird offer! Spaces are limited.
