Published: 10.23.2008
Chertoff to propose changes in illegal-hiring rules
SUZANNE GAMBOA
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON - Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff plans to announce changes to rules designed to stop businesses from hiring people working in the country illegally.
The rules proposed to force employers to fire workers whose names don't match their Social Security numbers. A Homeland Security official, speaking on condition of anonymity ahead of the announcement Thursday, says Chertoff will describe the changes, which were prompted by a judge's order.
The American Civil Liberties Union, the AFL-CIO and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce have sued Chertoff over the rules. They say the rules open the door for discrimination against legitimate workers.
A judge had barred Chertoff from implementing the proposed rules. The department has previously proposed changes to address the judge's concerns.
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