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Charles M Cooper
Charles M Cooper

Even with E-Verify, the ICE-man Cometh

American employers are in the forefront--whether they like it or not--of our nation's fitful efforts to stem the tide of illegal immigration. Many thought that by voluntarily adopting DHS's E-Verify program, they could quickly and accurately check the status of new hires and protect their company from legal trouble. As it turns out, neither of these hopes seems to have come to pass.

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Charles M Cooper
Charles M Cooper

Illegal Immigration: More Businesses are Paying the Price

Congress failed to take action, so the states have taken the lead when it comes to dealing with illegal immigration. New laws are hitting the books that make it a felony to employ an illegal and ICE is looking more and more at managers and owners.

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