Construction leaders warn that stepped-up immigration enforcement at worksites could worsen labor shortages, delay projects, or even halt construction altogether.
While some hope the Trump administration will ease up to avoid economic disruption, recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) raids and a boost in new agency funding have already triggered worker absences and fear, raising alarms across an industry reliant on foreign labor.
ICE temporarily halted most worksite raids in agriculture, hospitality, and food processing sectors earlier this summer following pressure from business leaders who warned that aggressive crackdowns were threatening labor shortages. But the relief was short-lived.
Employers must continue to prepare for possible immigration enforcement, including Form I-9 audits and worksite raids, notwithstanding the twists and turns of federal directives.
Employers should review their Form I-9 compliance now and prepare for potential I-9 audits, experts said. A surge in I-9 audits is expected.
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