As the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) gears up for potential visits to Chicago restaurants in the coming days, Sam Toia, CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association, is taking proactive steps to assist worried members. With the incoming Trump administration planning an immigration crackdown in major cities, including Chicago, Toia is advising restaurant owners to ensure that their employees have the necessary documents, particularly the I-9 employment eligibility verification forms.
Toia emphasizes the importance of compliance with the law, likening it to how businesses would handle a visit from a health inspector. He stresses the significance of having all paperwork in order to avoid any issues in case ICE inspectors show up at their establishments.
