Evolving immigration enforcement policies continue to impact labor compliance in agriculture. Western Growers is closely monitoring these changes to help businesses stay ahead of workforce regulations. Stay updated on the latest developments affecting your operations.
APRIL 11 UPDATE: Multiple media reports indicated that during a Cabinet meeting this week President Donald J. Trump expressed interest in providing American farmers with immigration enforcement relief for agriculture and other industries where the need is great. In addition, the President said he wants to provide a framework that would give workforce stability through opportunities for farmworkers to attain legal work status.
Editor’s Note (April 1): This article has been updated to provide the most current information.
While enforcement activities have not targeted agriculture, here are some prudent proactive steps to respond appropriately to potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (Border Patrol) visits.
California’s Immigrant Worker Protection Act (AB 450) imposes specific requirements and prohibitions on employers regarding worksite inspections by immigration enforcement agents. Learn more.
On February 25, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new alien registration requirement, mandating that many foreign nationals in the United States register online and undergo fingerprinting. Learn more.
In this opinion piece, Dave Puglia, the president and CEO of Western Growers, argues that the nation’s food production is vulnerable to indiscriminate immigration sweeps amid congressional inaction on H-2A reforms. Learn more.
