DHS Announces New Prosecutorial Discretion Guidance for Labor Disputes
From NILC
On Friday, January 13, 2023, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced new guidance to protect migrant and immigrant workers who experience or witness labor or civil rights violations at the workplace. Undocumented workers or workers on temporary work visas who experience or are witness to labor violations at their worksite can now report these violations to federal or state labor agencies and, with the support of those agencies, receive protection from deportation and access to work authorization from DHS.
Making these temporary protections more accessible to migrant and immigrant workers asserting their rights on the job signals a significant shift in the government’s approach to undocumented workers and workers on temporary visas. These crucial changes will make worksites across the country better and safer for everyone. This momentous victory results from years of organizing by workers and their organizations and demonstrates the powerful wins workers can achieve when they organize. So, thank you all for your continuous work and support!
Please join us for a conversation today, Tuesday, January 17th, at 12 pm pst/ 3 pm est convened by CDM, JWJ, NDLON, NDWA, NELP, NILC, and SEIU to hear more about where this policy came from and what it means. RSVP here, and we look forward to seeing you!
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