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The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has deployed its Market Integrity and Major Frauds Unit to target tariff evasion, a clear sign of the escalation of trade enforcement. The Criminal Division’s specialized unit,...more
In a lawsuit filed by not-for-profit corporations serving Latino immigrants against the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury and IRS, court filings have revealed that the IRS and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), acting...more
On January 20, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order 14159, Protecting the American People Against Invasion, which directed the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to ensure that noncitizens in the U.S. comply with...more
On March 12, 2025, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued an interim final rule (IFR) implementing an Alien Registration requirement. The rule takes effect on April 11, 2025. As previewed in our prior alert, this...more
Our Immigration Team investigates a new Department of Justice memo that expands immigration enforcement to include all available criminal statutes, not just immigration laws....more
The indictment this week of the owners of a Texas bakery on harboring charges is proof that the Trump administration has made immigration enforcement a top priority, targeting both unauthorized foreign nationals and the...more
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued a memo indicating a significant policy shift to prioritize immigration enforcement and expand the use of criminal statutes to address illegal immigration. The DOJ will support the...more
If you have been following our blogs, it should be no surprise that the Attorneys General remain focused on combatting Organized Retail Crime (ORC) using available state and federal tools....more
The US Attorney General, Pam Bondi, recently issued guidance to all federal prosecutors regarding charging decisions, case prosecution, and sentencing in immigration matters. At the heart of this guidance, she asserts, “The...more
On February 5, 2025, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi issued a series of policy memoranda directed to U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) employees. Two addressed DOJ’s new perspective on immigration enforcement: “General...more
Summary - The Order requires that laws authorizing capital punishment are respected and faithfully implemented. The Attorney General is mandated to pursue the death penalty for all crimes of a severity demanding its use,...more
Acting Deputy Attorney General Emil Bove issued a Memorandum to all Department of Justice (DOJ) employees outlining interim guidance in light of the Executive Orders issued by President Donald Trump on his first day in...more
Our team recently engaged in discussions with both current and former officials at Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the workplace enforcement arm of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. In these discussions,...more
In recent months, NIH signaled that it, in the words of Director Monica Bertagnolli, understands the “difficult climate for our valued Asian American, Asian immigrant and Asian research colleagues who may feel targeted and...more
When I reflect on the relationship that our firm has with our clients, I’m most proud of the fact that you can always count on us. That often means defending complex litigation, steering you through regulatory threats,...more
In the realm of corporate risk, immigration-related concerns often take a back seat. But a closer look at the current Administration’s actions reveals where priorities lie and which industries, sectors, and companies may be...more
You are reading the June 2023 Update of the Bass, Berry & Sims Enforcement Roundup, where we bring notable enforcement actions, policy changes, interesting news articles, and a bit of our insight to your inbox. - June saw...more
It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law. While the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace, there have been an unprecedented number of changes for the past few years—and this past month...more
On March 30, 2021, the reality television world was rocked by news that Jen Shah, the tempestuous breakout star of the first season of Bravo’s newest hit, The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City (RHOSLC), was arrested on...more
In the last post, I discussed the case of a man who had been placed into removal proceedings by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS)....more
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) recently released a Department-wide strategy to combat human trafficking, child exploitation and forced labor in the supply chain. The strategy will build on current efforts on...more
Criminal investigations will target businesses profiting from the importation into the United States of goods made using forced labor. The new criminal enforcement initiative seeks to leverage data about corporate supply...more
Government enforcement activities at businesses have significantly increased this year. The Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) division of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has already conducted 5,200 audits...more
On July 24, 2018, the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida unsealed a criminal complaint (the “Complaint”) charging eight individuals with conspiracy to commit money laundering under 18 U.S.C....more