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An Open Letter

To: Pres. Trump

From: A verified voter in Latham, NY

June 28

Your transformative record on immigration—over 65,000 arrests in 100 days of your second term—demonstrates the decisive leadership America needs. Yet while mass removals are essential, the root of the crisis lies in corporate boardrooms that profit from unauthorized labor. The True Offenders Legitimate employers unable to compete are undercut by companies that knowingly hire undocumented workers at sub-minimum wages, evade overtime, and impose unsafe conditions. The historic $95 million fine against Asplundh Tree Expert Company in 2015 illustrates that even the largest penalties are merely “costs of doing business” for firms saving millions by exploiting desperate workers. The Economic Magnet Federal Reserve research confirms that firms using undocumented labor gain a substantial competitive edge, especially in agriculture, construction, hospitality, and manufacturing. This “cheap, controllable labor” entrenches the pull factor driving illegal entries. Current enforcement—about fifty annual employer raids and I-9 audits—falls far short of dismantling these exploitative networks. A Clear Path Forward 1. Mandatory E-Verify for all U.S. employers to ensure only authorized workers are hired. 2. Criminal prosecution of corporate executives who orchestrate unauthorized hiring. 3. Penalty reform so fines and prison terms exceed illicit profits, making exploitation uneconomic. By targeting these corporate architects rather than their victims, you can dismantle the economic incentive fueling illegal immigration. Your legacy as the president who restored America’s sovereignty will be secure when executive suites no longer profit from lawlessness—and when the desperate stranger finds no profitable welcome here.

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