SHRM Quotes Leon Rodriguez on Supreme Court Review of DOL Penalty Authority

SHRM quoted Immigration & Mobility practice chair Leon Rodriguez in its article, “Supreme Court Will Rule on the DOL’s Power to Issue Penalties.” The piece, published on July 7, 2026, explores the US Supreme Court’s decision to review whether the Department of Labor can constitutionally impose certain penalties on H-2A employers and the potential implications for enforcement models.

Rodriguez emphasized the continued importance of enforcement in this area regardless of the Supreme Court's decision, noting: “H-2A cases will remain a priority for the DOL and in the long run, the cases will be brought in district courts if they have to be.’”

The full article is available here.