The Associated Press has revealed results of its review of 430 audits conducted between July 1, 2009 and January 31, 2010. According to the AP, ICE reviewed 86,000 I-9s during that time period and found 22,000 documents that suggested a worker was illegally employed.
Most receive only warnings if the I-9s turn out to be based on fraudulent documents. Some are fined. Few face arrest. And the AP analysis also shows that many of the employers the government has targeted had no violations.