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.
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.
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.
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