President Trump’s first week in office provided a clear roadmap of his policy priorities and the beginning of a significant overhaul of immigration policies. His “Protecting the American People Against Invasion” executive order sheds light on the direction the Administration will take in immigration enforcement. For employers, the order may impact the type of work authorization held by certain employee populations, including the ongoing availability of those work options.

This Legal Update provides highlights from the order and notes what it means for employers. Humanitarian Protections and Work Permits Narrowed in Trump Executive Order| Insights| Mayer Brown