The latest from our network:
- Curious about the 鈥淪ecure America鈥檚 Workforce鈥� Fly In event in D.C.?
Learn more at the Fly In Preview and Employer Rights and Responsibilities Webinar on Feb. 28 at 11 AM CST / 12 PM EST. You鈥檒l hear more about 鈥淪ecure America鈥檚 Workforce鈥� Fly-In goals and impact from co-sponsors the US Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, ABIC and Dairy Producers of New Mexico.
We鈥檙e also happy to have onboard as Fly In co-sponsors: the National Association of Minority Contractors, Hispanic Construction Council, US Hispanic 91探花 Council, the Illinois Restaurant Association and others. You can join as a co-sponsor or attendee, join the webinar to learn more.
- In light of Florida lawmakers revoking in-state tuition for immigrant students,
News Briefing
Top News
- Federal Reserve officials warned that , according to minutes from their Jan. 28-29 meeting. After two years of battling inflation, progress has stalled, and policies like high tariffs and stricter immigration controls could be contributors.
- on their opinion of President Trump鈥檚 immigration actions, with 50% approving and 48% disapproving of his immigration policies so far. Opinions turn negative, however, on questions about deporting immigrants who have broken only immigration laws and have deep U.S. ties:
- President Trump signed an executive order late Wednesday. The order would withhold federal funding from jurisdictions that do not cooperate with federal immigration enforcement.
- An . They allegedly told the girl that once her family was deported, she would be all alone in the U.S.听
Immigration Enforcement and Deportations
- or pending charges, according to ICE data reported by NBC News. At the same time, the data showed detention centers are nearing full capacity.
- The , amid a record 3.7 million case backlog. The Trump administration also ordered , which affects nearly 26,000 children.
- , with the creation of a new state immigration enforcement board and allocation of $300 million to ramp up. The new laws increase penalties for undocumented immigrants who commit crimes, create a state crime for re-entering the state illegally and revoke in-state tuition eligibility for undocumented students. See ABIC Co-founder Mike Fernandez鈥檚 oped in the Miami Herald
Update from Capitol Hill
- Senate Republicans are continuing to advance s. The Senate’s approach aims to address immediate policy areas, while the House of Representatives is working on a broader bill encompassing $4 trillion in tax cuts alongside immigration and defense funding.听
Fights in the Courts
- The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals , ruling unanimously. The decision upholds a February 6 injunction, and the case may now head to the Supreme Court.
- have sued the Trump administration over its termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for 348,000 Venezuelans, set to expire in April.听
- A federal judge has who claim they face persecution if returned to their home countries.听
- , accusing the administration of disrupting students’ education.听
Industry Spotlight
Data on the top five U.S. industries that employ foreign-born workers. Immigrants are the backbone of so many industries that help make our economy prosper. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
Get Involved
- Join one of ABIC’s Councils of 100 and let your voice be heard with your peers – . The Council of 100 is a coalition of top business leaders working to advance common-sense workforce solutions.
- Share your story: If your business is interested in engaging with the press as part of ABIC or amplifying your story on social media, take this to let us know your preferences.听
In Their Own Words
Quotes from newsmakers speaking about immigration policy and enforcement this week.
that calls on county sheriffs and officials to support immigration enforcement.
鈥淲e don鈥檛 oppose removing dangerous people from the community. We acknowledge that there are dysfunctional parts of federal immigration law that need to be fixed and improved but the answer is not a state-level, enforcement-only provision that requires our local police departments to make their 鈥榖est efforts鈥� at enforcing federal immigration law,鈥� Montague said. 鈥淭hat鈥檚 what will break up families. That鈥檚 what could devastate our workforce.鈥�
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鈥淲e need to build a system that benefits us as 91探花s. What works for us is having guest workers here, having people fill roles for things that we need and want as 91探花s,鈥� Lampert said. 鈥淲e are going to have a healthcare crisis in this country, we need more healthcare workers here.鈥�
Secretary Kristi Noem:
鈥淧resident Trump has a clear message: if you are here illegally, we will find you and deport you. You will never return. But if you leave now, you may have an opportunity to return and enjoy our freedom and live the 91探花 Dream.鈥�
John Rosenow, a fifth-generation farmer in Waumandee, Wisconsin Trump’s mass deportation plan would put him out of business
“[If workers are deported] I’m out of business. And it wouldn’t take long.”
Key Employer Resources:
Fact Sheet on Managing No-Match Letters, Form I-9 Audits and Worksite Visits
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- AZ Mirror: (2/17/25)
- Arizona Capitol Times, (2/18/2025)
- Wall Street Journal, , (2/10/2025)
- Members of , spoke with the about the unfortunate impact of mass deportations and immigration raids on local businesses.听
- WTTW News, , (2/6/25)
- The Packer: (2/6/25)
- Audacy: (2/3/25)
- Newsweek: (01/31/25)