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Labor/Employment,
Immigration

Jul. 1, 2025

Legal issues for employers arising out of ICE raids

In June 2025, ICE raids intensified across California as the DOJ escalated immigration enforcement efforts. Employers must understand their rights under federal law and California's AB 450 to avoid criminal liability and respond appropriately to ICE inspections.

Gary S. Lincenberg

Partner
Bird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks & Nessim

1875 Century Park East
Los Angeles , CA 90067

Email: gsl@birdmarella.com

Gary S. Lincenberg defends executives and businesses facing a loss of liberty from government investigations or consequential disputes. In the past year, he has won awards for California Lawyer of the Year (Daily Journal) and Impact Case of the Year (Benchmark Litigation). He is the former President of the LA Federal Bar Association and teaches trial advocacy at Harvard Law School.

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Michael C. Landman

Partner
Bird, Marella, Rhow, Lincenberg, Drooks & Nessim

Government enforcement actions

Michael C. Landman is an experienced trial lawyer who utilizes his past experience as a prosecutor in the DOJ's Tax Division to assist clients facing federal or state criminal investigations related to financial fraud. He was recently recognized by the Daily Journal for his role in securing the complete acquittal of a former finance executive accused of participating in a multi-billion-dollar accounting fraud.

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Legal issues for employers arising out of ICE raids
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In June 2025, ICE raided job sites throughout California, and President Donald Trump called in the National Guard. The Department of Justice announced illegal immigration to be a top enforcement priority, and reassigned attorneys and agents to arrest and prosecute these cases.

Approximately one-third of the FBI's resour...