What law says it's a crime to hire undocumented immigrants? In fact, it's not even a crime to be undocumented. It's a civil matter not a criminal one.If the workers were illegal, why isn't he being arrested for hiring them.
Under federal and state laws, it is illegal for employers to knowingly hire, recruit, or continue to employ unauthorized workers.Federal LawsImmigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA) of 1986: Codified under 8 U.S.C. § 1324a, this primary federal law makes it unlawful to knowingly hire, recruit, or refer for a fee any unauthorized alien, or to keep an employee on the payroll after learning they lack work authorization.Form I-9 Requirement: Employers must verify the identity and work eligibility of all new hires using the Employment Eligibility Verification (Form I-9) process. Failing to maintain or properly complete I-9 forms results in civil paperwork violations.Federal Penalties: Violations carry civil fines per unauthorized worker and potential criminal prosecution (including imprisonment up to six months and heavy fines) for a "pattern or practice" of illegal hiring. Misusing documents for I-9 verification is a felony under 18 U.S.C. § 1546(b).What law says it's a crime to hire undocumented immigrants? In fact, it's not even a crime to be undocumented. It's a civil matter not a criminal one.