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Forbes
20-07-2025
- Business
- Forbes
7 Tips On What To Do In An ICE Raid At Your Workplace
As ICE raids continue in workplaces across the country, it's important that business leaders and ... More employees know what to do if it happens where they work. As ICE raids happen with greater frequency across the country, many employers and employees are caught off guard, and innocent bystanders have been psychologically affected. The rise in unexpected ICE raids has compromised the psychological safety and well-being of targeted workers as well as legal citizens who are employees. Do you know what to do in an ICE raid if it were to happen in your workplace? An ICE Raid And Your Psychological Safety It's imperative that business leaders consider how ICE raids terrorize all employees, taking a toll on their mental health and well-being. Unfortunately, according to McKinsey, only 26% of leaders exhibit workplace behaviors that create a sense of psychological safety. In fact, workplace safety and well-being are on the decline in recent years. Psychological safety--the absence of fear while working--is a prerequisite for job engagement and performance. Employees are not looking over their backs while they're working. They feel free to express their thoughts, have disagreements, voice opinions and give feedback without fear of reprisal. Psychological safety fosters an environment where team members feel valued, respected and empowered to take risks or initiative without fearing rejection, humiliation or judgment. During turbulent ICE raids, psychological safety is essential for workers to bring their full selves to work, take risks and be calm without fear of harm. Gallup found that moving the needle on psychological safety can lead to reduction in turnover (27%), in safety incidents (40%) and increases in productivity (12%). Given the rise in ICE raids, workplace mass shootings and other types of violence across the country, emergency plans are not always in place and if they are, employees are often unaware of them. Experts stress that leaders instate practices on how to respond to an ICE raid by mitigating, preparing, responding and recovering in case one occurs. If you're a business leader, it's your responsibility to create a safe work culture where all employees can thrive. The question isn't whether you'll face these challenges, but whether you'll be remembered as a leader who had protections in place for your employees. What To Do In An ICE Raid At Your Workplace Joycelyn David, a multicultural leadership and marketing expert, says business leaders need cultural fluency now more than ever, as ICE raids impact employee morale, customer trust and brand reputation. David argues that business leaders should be responding to ICE raids at workplaces across the country and that this isn't a policy debate. It's a conversation about how leaders must address the fear among their employees and customers. 'Companies must be ready to lead with empathy, clarity and cultural awareness,' David explains. 'How you respond isn't just a legal issue; it's a leadership test." She shared seven essential employee supports for business leaders to put into practice in anticipation of an ICE raid. David suggests that business leaders know which employees may be most affected by enforcement actions. She points out that a U.S. 20-year citizen could still feel vulnerable if their accent is strong. Or a team member with a green card might worry about their teenage daughter here on a student visa. 'When you know that half your night shift speaks Spanish as their first language,' she emphasizes, 'you'll prepare differently than if you're managing a team of mostly H-1B visa holders from India.' David recommends that you start now to train leadership teams on multicultural intelligence (MQ) before a crisis occurs. She notes that MQ isn't something you Google during an emergency; it's a muscle you build over time. 'When employees feel their cultural background is understood, they are more motivated and productive, but more importantly, they'll trust you when everything's falling apart,' she told me. David suggests that leaders prepare communication templates and response procedures in multiple languages, not just English into Spanish. According to David, companies with clear, culturally appropriate communication protocols in multiple languages are better able to protect their employees' rights and maintain trust during an encounter. She encourages leaders to test protocols with employees from different cultural backgrounds by asking them: "If you got this message at 2 a.m., would you understand what's happening and what you need to do?" David recommends that you build relationships with local immigrant advocacy groups and legal resources now instead of waiting until ICE agents are at your door. 'The American Business Immigration Coalition and Kansas Livestock Association lobbied successfully for a brief pause in raids on farms, hotels and restaurants in June 2025, though it was quickly reversed," she recalls. 'Leaders who had established relationships with immigrant advocacy groups and legal aid societies weren't scrambling to find resources when their employees needed help. These aren't just partnerships--they're your early warning system and credible voices when your employees need reassurance.' 'Create an environment where people can tell you they're scared without worrying about losing their jobs,' David advises. 'A New Mexico dairy lost over half its workforce after a June 2025 raid, dropping from 55 to just 20 workers. Real psychological safety means your employees believe you'll have their back, even when things get complicated.' She stresses the importance that leaders ensure all employees understand what's happening, schedule all-hands meetings within 24 hours and go beyond legal briefings to address human concerns. David encourages leaders to not let rumors fill the information vacuum, adding companies that immediately address the situation with clear communication prevent the spread of dangerous misinformation. 'HR won't have time to craft the perfect statement,' she states, 'so plan ahead with communications materials in multiple languages. Your employees are already imagining worst-case scenarios—don't let their imaginations run wild when you could be providing actual information.' If your workforce is 40% Spanish-speaking, David advises that you have someone who can deliver updates in Spanish with the same tone and urgency as the English version. She asserts that Spanish-speaking employees deserve to hear confidence and empathy in their own language. A first-generation immigrant might experience different trauma than a third-generation American, David says. 'For example, a first-generation immigrant experiences genuine terror during an enforcement action, while a third-generation American colleague might feel confusion or frustration,' David points out. "Employees with varied communication styles might become very quiet and withdrawn—not because they're hiding something but because staying out of the way during authority conflicts is considered respectful in their culture. Don't interpret these different responses through your own cultural lens." A Final Wrap On What To Do In An Ice Raid David recommends that leaders offer flexible work arrangements immediately for employees who might need time to process, consult with family or speak with legal counsel after an ICE raid. She explains that some employees want to come to work because routine feels safe. Others need time to process what happens. Regardless of their preferences, David advises against making employees choose between their emotional well-being and their paycheck. And don't forget that it can also be traumatic for legal citizens caught in an ICE raid, underscoring the need for business leaders to make sure all employees know what to do in an ICE raid.
Yahoo
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Protesters, immigration agents clash at California marijuana farm raids
STORY: :: Camarillo, California :: Protesters and immigration agents clash during raids on state-licensed marijuana nurseries :: July 10, 2025 :: Protesters had gathered after news of immigration raids on the farms spread on social media As word and video images of the raids spread on social media, dozens of migrant-rights activists converged on the area in vehicles leading to face-offs with federal agents in the middle of rural roadways, according to the Santa Barbara Independent, Los Angeles Times and other news media. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents accompanied by National Guard troops in military-style vehicles turned up at two locations operated by Glass House Farms - one in the Santa Barbara County town of Carpinteria, about 90 miles northwest of Los Angeles, and one in the Ventura County community of Camarillo, about 50 miles from L.A. The Trump administration has shifted its position several times in recent weeks on whether farmworkers will be subject to its campaign to deport all immigrants who are in the country illegally. Trump on June 14 ordered ICE to halt enforcement activities on farms, but the agency reversed that position days later. On July 3, Trump said he was willing to let migrant workers stay in the country if farmers can "vouch" for them. Days later Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said there would be "no amnesty" for farmworkers from deportation.
The Independent
11-06-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
LA officials enact curfew for part of downtown following days of protests
A curfew has been issued for part of downtown Los Angeles following days of civil unrest triggered by ICE raids. Mayor Karen Bass announced during a news conference on Tuesday that the curfew will be in effect from 8 p.m. Tuesday to 6 a.m. Wednesday. 'I will consult with elected leaders and law enforcement officials tomorrow on the continuation of the curfew but we certainly expect for it to last for several days,' Bass said.
Washington Post
08-06-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
National Guard troops assemble in L.A.
National National Guard troops assemble in L.A. June 8, 2025 | 3:52 PM GMT National Guard troops were seen staging in downtown Los Angeles on June 8, following President Donald Trump's orders to intervene in the ongoing protests of ICE raids. Their deployment follows chaotic clashes between federal agents and demonstrators.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Here's the Roundup for the Week Ending February 28
This week's edition of stories we didn't get to for one reason or another goes out to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr, who is making a lot of news since his recent appointment. Carr revealed his plans for local TV stations during the Innovation to Restore Trust in News: A National Summit hosted by digital news outlet Semafor in Washington, D.C. Click here for their story. Variety also covered it and reported that Carr aims to "re-empower" local TV stations, and he suggested that Congress consider tighter regulations on content moderation processes for social media giants. Click here for that story. We dug up the video of Carr's conversation with Semafor co-founder and editor-in-chief Ben Smith. Here's the video of the interview: Some of what Carr said seemed to signal that the FCC is looking at how the networks influence what happens at the affiliate level. "One thing that's been the guide-star through the FCC's public interest standard is localism – serving the needs of your local community,' said Carr. 'Again, we've gotten so much national news media, coming down from these national programmers into the local communities. I think I want to re- empower local news, local sports. I think that's a good thing." He also seemed to believe that he is righting the wrongs of previous administrations through his recent actions. Carr has looked into CBS News' 60 Minutes and its interview of Vice President Kamala Harris that aired last October. A right-wing law firm also filed a complaint with the FCC against WCBS-TV New York for airing the 60 Minutes episode. One of Carr's first acts after becoming FCC chairman was to reinstate the WCBS complaint that had been dismissed along with three others by his predecessor, Biden appointee Jessica Rosenworcel. He's also looked into a San Francisco radio station KCBS over its coverage of ICE Raids and has launched an investigation into NBC owner Comcast for its DEI policies. In addition, three senators have written a sternly worded letter to Carr and Commissioner Nathan Simington, saying the Trump Administration is "weaponizing its authority over broadcasters and public media for political purposes." When asked about it, he flipped the narrative and said that he was the one restoring objectivity to the commission. "We're coming out of a period, in my view, where there was a lot of weaponization at the FCC. Your last name dictated the FCC treatment," he said referring to the Republican's favorite rich guy, George Soros. Carr also spoke about Elon Musk's outsized role in the government and seemed to assure folks that he would be fair. In response to Musk's Starlink seeking to expand its role in providing high-speed internet to rural areas, Carr said that "if Starlink or Musk is pushing an issue and he's right 100% of time, at the FCC, we're going to side with him 100%. If he's pushing issues and he's wrong every single time, then he's going to lose every single time at the FCC."
