Dear {name},

"In June 2023, U.S. Tech Workers and nine activists filed a complaint with the Department of Justice. The complaint alleged discriminatory hiring and advertising practices against native workers by 40 companies in the state of Illinois. On January 30^th, Avant, LLC reached a mutually satisfactory resolution with the plaintiffs. The matter has been settled on terms agreeable to both sides, and the case has been dismissed. As part of the settlement agreement, the specific terms will remain confidential. Both parties are satisfied with the resolution. Avant becomes the sixth company to reach a settlement.

This comes at a time when the country is increasingly aware of the impact foreign employment worker programs such as the H-1B visa and STEM Optional Practical Training are having on white-collar/professional workers. The lawsuit continues against the other 34 companies and has been fraught with many ups and downs but I am confident we will prevail

Last week, one of our activists identified six staffing companies that were posting job advertisements exclusively for H-1B visa holders. These companies, also known as body shops, were reported to federal authorities. The Department of Labor has now initiated investigations into each of these companies.

The year has begun with significant developments. In addition to the previously mentioned above, President Trump has signed the Laken Riley Act as well as an executive order pausing funding to all NGOs involved in resettling of immigrants. These changes, combined with our ongoing legal efforts, represent meaningful progress in addressing employment practices affecting American workers.

Onward,

Kevin Lynn

Executive Director, Institute for Sound Public Policy

Founder, U.S. Tech Workers