Rokita Says Immigration Enforcement Against Employers Is Coming in Indiana
The law lets the attorney general pursue violations and shields employers that use E-Verify in good faith.
- On Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Indiana Governor Mike Braun ceremonially signed the FAIRNESS Act, a new law strengthening state cooperation with federal immigration authorities and barring sanctuary policies.
- The legislation requires local agencies to honor ICE detainer requests and establishes a $10,000 penalty for non-compliant government bodies, schools, or jails for each violation.
- Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita is preparing to pursue civil lawsuits against employers, citing estimates that over 200,000 unauthorized workers may currently be employed in the state.
- Merrillville attorney Sophia Arshad criticized the law, warning that fear of enforcement could discourage immigrant families from participating in school or community events.
- With the law taking effect July 1, Arshad suggested that amendments remain unlikely given the Republican supermajority, meaning future changes will likely depend on legal challenges.
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Rokita says immigration enforcement against employers is coming in Indiana
Attorney General Todd Rokita on Tuesday said his office is laying the groundwork for lawsuits against employers of people who lack authorization to work in the United States.The Republican made his comments following a ceremonial bill signing for Senate Enrolled Act 76, Indianas immigration enforcement law. Beginning July 1, employers can face civil penalties for hiring or employing people who lack work authorization.The law includes immunity fo…
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Indiana Governor Signs Immigration Enforcement Bill into Law
Source: Indiana Governor Mike Braun INDIANAPOLIS–Indiana Governor Mike Braun signed the FAIRNESS ACT into law on Tuesday. It’s a new law that lawmakers say will strengthen Indiana’s cooperation with federal immigration authorities, holds employers accountable for hiring illegal aliens, and ensures no community in Indiana will operate as a sanctuary for illegal immigration. “On day one as Governor, I made clear that Indiana would not be a safe ha…
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