HRCI & SHRM Approved Webinar | Credit Hours = 1.5 CEUs
Overview:
In early 2026, U.S. immigration enforcement had intensified significantly under a second Trump administration, focusing on high-intensity interior raids, increased worksite enforcement, and mass deportation strategies. ICE is expanding detention capacity to over 100,000 beds, with increased activity in communities and at workplaces, particularly in construction. Data published by ICE in February 2026 shows a 40 percent increase in arrests nationwide in the first month alone compared to January 2025.
The ICE expansion comes alongside announcements of new immigration policies intended to streamline removal proceedings and reduce backlogs. However, legal experts warn these changes could exacerbate vulnerabilities for many immigrants, especially in regions like North Carolina and Florida, where community ties are strong, but resources are limited.
What will You Learn:
- What the changes are in immigration enforcement for 2026
- What industries have been impacted by immigration enforcement
- What aggressive crackdowns are being used for arrests and deportation
- What the training is for ICE and Border Patrol agents
- What the impact is for the future elections based on the actions of ICE officials
- How the community is responding to the establishment of detention centres
- What new policies are being enforced for arrest and deportation
- How the courts are reacting to the current Administration's role with immigrants and their children
Why You should Attend:
The current administration is preparing for a more aggressive immigration crackdown in 2026 with billions in new funding, including by raiding more workplaces — even as backlash builds ahead of next year’s midterm elections.
The current Administration surged immigration agents into major U.S. cities, where they swept through neighbourhoods and clashed with residents. While federal agents this year conducted some high-profile raids on businesses, they largely avoided raiding farms, factories, and other businesses that are economically important but known to employ immigrants without legal status. ICE is transitioning away from private contractors to manage its own facilities, with plans to consolidate into around 34 large facilities nationwide. Massive warehouses are being purchased, including sites in Pennsylvania, Maryland, Arizona, and near El Paso, Texas, designed to hold 5,000–10,000 individuals each.
Who should Attend:
- All Employers
- Business Owners
- Company Leadership
- Compliance professionals
- HR Professionals
- Managers/Supervisors
