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Employers Have Used E-Verify for Years. ICE's Arrest of a Maine Police Officer Raises New Questions

The arrest of a Maine police officer despite E-Verify clearance highlights concerns over its accuracy; only 20% of U.S. employers use the system, officials said.

  • A Maine police officer was arrested by immigration authorities despite being vetted by E-Verify, raising questions about employer compliance and employee eligibility.
  • About 23 states require E-Verify for some public and/or private employers, according to Equifax.
  • The Office of the Inspector General stated that E-Verify has shortcomings, making accurate employment eligibility results uncertain.
  • Advocates claim that arrests following E-Verify clearance highlight problems in the immigration system.
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Employers have used E-Verify for years. ICE's arrest of a Maine police officer raises new questions

The case of a Maine police officer arrested by immigration authorities even though he was vetted by a government system called E-Verify is raising questions about what employers can do to make sure they’re employing people who can legally work.

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The case of a Maine police officer arrested by immigration authorities despite being verified by a government system called "E-Verify" has raised questions about what employers can do to make sure they are hiring people who can legally work.

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