The DOJ, through its Immigrant and Employee Rights Section, has filed a lawsuit against Cloudera alleging systemic discrimination against U.S. workers in hiring practices tied to the Permanent Labor Certification Program process.
Webinar | From Risk to Readiness: Preparing for DOJ Enforcement of the Data Security Program
Greenberg Traurig is hosting a timely webinar on October 15, guiding organizations through the upcoming DOJ enforcement of the Data Security Program. GT experts will cover compliance obligations, risk mitigation strategies, and practical steps to identify and manage sensitive data transactions ahead of the July 2025 enforcement deadline.
DOJ Civil Division Prioritizes Denaturalization in New Enforcement Memo
On June 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division issued an internal memorandum outlining its latest enforcement priorities. One of the priorities highlighted in the memo is denaturalization, or the process of revoking U.S. citizenship acquired through naturalization.
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DOJ Adds Federal Immigration Violations to Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program
As of May 12, 2025, whistleblowers may receive a financial award in exchange for emailing the Criminal Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to provide information about potential corporate immigration violations.
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U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Landmark Administrative Law Precedent: Implications for Immigration Law
On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court issued their decision in Loper Bright Enterprises et al. v. Raimondo, Secretary of Commerce, et al. – with significant consequences for immigration
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DHS and DOJ Announce Joint Guidance on Electronic Form I-9 Processing
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and Department of Justice (DOJ) recently issued a fact sheet to guide employers on electronically completing, modifying, or retaining Form I-9. The joint guidance
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DOJ Settlements with Tech Companies Highlight Importance of PERM Recruitment Compliance
Two years ago it was a large tech company and now a second tech giant has entered into settlement agreements with the U.S. Department of Justice’s Immigrant and Employee Rights
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Immigrant and Employee Rights at the Department of Justice – National Origin and Citizenship Discrimination
In the United States, employment discrimination based on national origin and citizenship status is strictly prohibited by the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). The Department of Justice’s Immigrant and Employee
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A Cautionary Tale: IER Settles After Investigating Unlawful Discrimination Against U.S. Citizen During PERM Recruitment
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached another settlement with a company in Boise, Idaho, over allegations that it violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by unlawfully discriminating
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DHS Announces Additional Guidance to Worksite Enforcement Initiatives Announced in 2021 – New Authority to Grant Employment Authorization and Deferred Status to Certain Vulnerable Employees
DHS has announced additional guidance and protocols related to protecting workers involved in worksite investigations.
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