I live in a rural part of a red state. The metro areas are purple, but in my neck of the woods 70 percent voted for trump (which means a shit-done of people still don't understand, but that's a different point).
Anyway, Walmart is just a fact of life in this small town. I buy from local mom and pops when I can, but the Walmart is unavoidable for bigger grocery runs.
In the last two years I have witnessed a huge explosion of Hispanics working at our Walmart. I have not asked them if they are here legally, so my opinion that a bunch of illegals are working at Walmart is just my educated guess.
They have been tasked with the pick and deliver. They push the "semis" through the isles and pick groceries for those who choose that service. When I ask them where to find something, every single time the answer is "No eeeng-glase" .
There are dozens and dozens of them.
I've made it a point to go to Walmart more often so as to do my "research" , and to walk around a bit when it is zero outside.
Anyway, the point is this: as the deportations continue, I imagine that my Walmart will be raided someday, and the illegals removed. But will corporate Walmart be fined or penalized? If there were not easy ways to "make it" in america via these greedy corporate entities, then maybe the illegals would not be so enticed to come.
Any thoughts on what Trump may do to fortune 100 companies that have been doing whatever the fuck they want?
Here's what Grok says fren.
When U.S. companies knowingly hire illegal aliens, they can face both civil and criminal penalties:
Criminal Penalties: Knowingly hiring unauthorized workers can lead to criminal charges, particularly if there's a pattern or practice of such hiring. Employers can face imprisonment for up to six months if they engage in a "pattern or practice" of hiring undocumented workers. There are also fines involved, which can go up to $3,000 per unauthorized alien for each instance in this context. If an employer hires ten or more unauthorized aliens within a 12-month period with actual knowledge of their status, they could face fines up to $250,000 for an individual or $500,000 for the company, along with the possibility of up to five years in prison.
Additionally, there's the potential for loss of business licenses in some states, and businesses might have to change their hiring practices to conform to federal immigration laws. The enforcement of these penalties has seen variations over the years, with some administrations focusing more on civil fines while others have escalated to criminal prosecutions, especially since 2006 when there was a shift towards more criminal liability for employers.
In summary, the penalties for knowingly hiring illegal aliens in the U.S. include significant fines, potential jail time, and business repercussions, varying based on the frequency and severity of the violations.
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There have always been laws such as this. They have been ignored.