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DOJ Expands Corporate Enforcement to Include Immigration Violations

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has broadened its corporate enforcement efforts to include violations of federal immigration laws, with a heightened focus on those involving employment-based visa programs like the H-1B. This follows a policy update in May 2025 under the DOJ’s “Corporate Whistleblower Pilot Program,” which now encourages reporting of immigration-related corporate misconduct.

Preparing for Change: Business Immigration After the “Big Beautiful Bill”

On July 4, 2025, President Donald Trump signed into law the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (H.R. 1) after it passed through Congress. Although the bill is primarily framed as a measure to enhance border security and strengthen immigration enforcement, it also introduces a range of significant changes that directly impact employers and employment-based immigration.

Understanding Trump v. CASA, Inc. and the Birthright Citizenship Cases

On the first day of President Trump’s second term, he issued EO 14160, the primary aim of which is to restrict eligibility for birthright citizenship in the United States. The EO was challenged in court by a range of individuals, non-profit organizations, and states. On June 27, 2025, the Supreme Court issued its decision in Trump v. CASA, Inc.