I-9 Compliance & ICE Raids
This presentation focuses on how ICE audits, raids, and increased enforcement activity affect active construction projects in Minnesota, with particular emphasis on workforce disruption, access to job sites, and resulting schedule delays. It addresses employer rights and obligations when ICE agents are present on or near construction sites, including public versus private areas, warrant requirements, and how to avoid unintentional consent that can expand the scope of an investigation.
The presentation also examines risk-management strategies for Minnesota construction contractors to mitigate labor interruptions and manage contractual exposure arising from enforcement-related delays.
Presenters:
Elizabeth Cox & Megan Kunze
Best & Flanagan
Elizabeth Cox
Attorney
Elizabeth Cox is a member of the firm’s Construction Litigation practice group. Elizabeth focuses her practice on construction and business litigation, as well as representing clients in contract disputes.
Megan Kunze
Attorney
Megan Kunze represents employers in a broad range of litigated disputes and advising matters. Megan’s practice is focused on her client’s needs as a whole including finding a solution that fits their business needs. Megan represents clients in all stages of litigation in state and federal court. She has significant experience representing employers against competitors in disputes involving non-competition and non-solicitation, trade secrets theft and unfair competition. Megan advises and counsels clients in relation to their employment needs. She provides counseling to clients on workplace issues including hiring, termination, protecting confidential information and compliance with state and federal wage and hour laws. Megan also assists clients with drafting internal policies and employment agreements, including non-compete, and confidentiality agreements.