Business groups, including construction organizations and labor unions, are cheering a judge’s ruling barring the federal government from moving forward with tough new immigration regulations. They say the ruling underscores the need for congressional action on immigration.
The preliminary injunction issued on Oct. 10 by Judge Charles Breyer of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California prevents the Dept. of Homeland Security from implementing “no-match” rules aimed at cracking down on companies that systematically hire illegal immigrants. DHS says it is weighing all of its options, including an appeal. But it will be unable to enforce the rule until a trial occurs.