Masters of Scale Employers adapt to ICE raids and a workforce on edge
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Aug 5, 2025 
Rebecca Shi, Executive Director of the American Business Immigration Coalition, leads advocacy for reform amidst rising deportations. She discusses the anxiety businesses face due to ICE raids, particularly among those relying on immigrant workers. Shi highlights the Dignity Act, which aims to provide legal status for undocumented immigrants while balancing border security. Personal stories showcase the transformative potential of legal status, while complex immigration policies continue to challenge workforce dynamics and economic stability.
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Impact of Mass Deportations
- The Trump administration aims to deport millions, impacting essential sectors like farming and elder care.
- Such high levels of deportation affect every American citizen's everyday life and economy.
Prepare for ICE Visits
- Train employers on their rights and responsibilities during ICE visits to ensure calm, respectful interactions.
- Use the 72-hour rule to perform self-audits before handing over documents like I-9s.
Undocumented Workers' Critical Role
- Undocumented workers form a small share of the total workforce but dominate labor in key sectors.
- Removing them would disrupt food supply, elder care, housing, and elevate prices for all Americans.