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Immigration

May 25, 2011

When Immigration Authorities Come Knocking

What businesses should know when under investigation by the government for illegal hiring practices.

George L. O'Connell

Craig C. Allison

UC Davis School of Law

LAST IN TWO PART SERIES: Part one appeared on Monday.

Typically agents will use the search warrant as an excuse to interview company employees. A criminal search warrant does not require employees to submit to interviews as part of the search. The company should advise all employees of their rights during the search. It should strongly consider sending employees home for the day. Employees should also be advised that if an agent speaks with them, they are under no obligation to be int...

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