On February 5, 2025, Attorney General Pamela Bondi issued a series of internal memoranda directing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to implement policy priorities of the Trump Administration. The memos set immigration enforcement as a departmental priority, creating a high enforcement environment that impacts all employers. In this Legal Update, we examine these directives and affirmative steps employers can take to ensure preparedness. How Employers Can Navigate the Legal Ramifications of the DOJ’s New Directives for Immigration Enforcement