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U.S. Labor Department Boosts H-1B Investigations Amid Scandals

9/25/2025

Summary

Story summary

U.S. Department of Labor launches Project Firewall to boost H-1B investigations.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation hires Special Agent Criminal Investigator for Middle Tennessee drug work.
Former Central Bucks School District director Alyssa Wright filed a wrongful-termination suit over Jamison Elementary child-abuse allegations.
Investigations into Iowa State University employees continue after undercover DEI videos; California prison official Kevin Robinson alleges retaliation.

History

Historical Context

The H-1B visa program was established by the U.S. Department of Labor in 2003 to allow companies to hire foreign workers in specialty occupations. By 2021, over 400,000 visas were issued annually, prompting concerns about labor exploitation. The launch of Project Firewall aims to enhance investigations into these visas, reflecting ongoing scrutiny of immigration policies and the government's commitment to protecting domestic labor markets.

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Story summary

U.S. Department of Labor launches Project Firewall to boost H-1B investigations.
Tennessee Bureau of Investigation hires Special Agent Criminal Investigator for Middle Tennessee drug work.
Former Central Bucks School District director Alyssa Wright filed a wrongful-termination suit over Jamison Elementary child-abuse allegations.
Investigations into Iowa State University employees continue after undercover DEI videos; California prison official Kevin Robinson alleges retaliation.

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