DOJ Urges Americans to Report Employers Favoring Foreign Workers
UPDATE: The Department of Justice (DOJ) is urgently calling for tips regarding employers who may be discriminating against American workers by giving preference to foreign visa holders in their hiring practices. This announcement comes amid rising concerns over the controversial H-1B visa program, which is under scrutiny for allegedly undermining job opportunities for U.S. citizens.
During a segment on Fox News on Tuesday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis denounced the H-1B system as a “total scam,” stating that companies are exploiting the visa program while laying off American employees. “You have some of these companies that are laying off large numbers of Americans while they’re also getting new H-1Bs and renewing existing H-1Bs,” DeSantis claimed.
The DOJ’s latest initiative encourages citizens to report any job advertisements that explicitly favor foreign workers, particularly those mentioning seasonal or H-1B visa preferences. Harmeet Dhillon, Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, urged Americans affected by these practices to come forward. “Are you an American citizen who has been harmed by inappropriate preferences for foreign workers? Follow the link,” Dhillon posted on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday.
The implications of this call to action are significant. With over 55 million visa holders currently in the U.S., the DOJ is not only seeking reports on discriminatory hiring but is also accepting tips related to potential human trafficking violations connected to temporary visa programs.
Critics of the H-1B program, including Senator Bernie Sanders, argue that it primarily serves to replace well-paying American jobs with lower-paid foreign labor. “The main function of the H-1B visa program is not to hire ‘the best and the brightest,’ but rather to replace good-paying American jobs with low-wage indentured servants from abroad,” Sanders tweeted earlier this year.
According to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, the petition limit for H-1B visas for fiscal year 2026 has already been reached, with 65,000 standard visas and an additional 20,000 allocated for those holding advanced degrees. These visas are intended for skilled workers in various fields, including technology, engineering, and medicine.
DeSantis emphasized that the H-1B program has not delivered the promised talent pool. “Most of them are from one country, India. There’s a cottage industry about how all those people make money off this system,” he stated.
In light of these developments, the Trump administration is reviewing all existing visas to ensure compliance with immigration laws. A spokesperson from the State Department confirmed that the continuous vetting process includes all visa holders, allowing for potential revocation due to overstays or criminal activity.
As this story develops, Americans are encouraged to participate in this initiative by reporting any suspicious hiring practices. The DOJ is committed to addressing these issues and protecting the rights of U.S. workers.
Stay tuned for further updates as this situation unfolds.
