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    Supply Chain Risks & Customs Seizures

    Rely on our team to help you resolve supply chain disruptions stemming from alleged labor or other violations.

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    Forced labor is a priority issue for United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS), through U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) Homeland Security Investigations (HSI).

    Companies face substantial risk of being investigated for potential violations in connection with the import of goods produced or manufactured with alleged inappropriate labor conditions.

    We assist entities and individuals in many industries facing investigations, seizures, or other sanctions.

    Our team is headed by the former Acting Director of ICE and Acting General Counsel of DHS. It also includes former senior officials from DHS, DOJ, and former Special Agents in Charge for ICE HSI and the U.S. Customs Service.

    Let us resolve your supply chain disruptions stemming from alleged labor or other violations.

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    • John Sandweg

      Partner
      • Washington DC
      • Office:+1 202.585.8189
      • jsandweg@nixonpeabody.com
      John Sandweg
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      Partner
      • Washington DC
      • Office:+1 202.585.8027
      • rwinkler@nixonpeabody.com
      Rachel S. Winkler
    • Catherine Ingram Hunstad

      Associate
      • Washington DC
      • Office:+1 202.585.8086
      • chunstad@nixonpeabody.com
      Catherine Ingram Hunstad
    • Jerry Robinette

      Investigative Director
      • Washington DC
      • Office:+1 202.585.8314
      • jrobinette@nixonpeabody.com
      Jerry Robinette
    • Mark D. Lytle

      Partner
      • Washington DC
      • Office:+1 202.585.8435
      • mlytle@nixonpeabody.com
      Mark D. Lytle
    • Joseph B. Maher

      Partner
      • Washington DC
      • Office:+1 202.585.8331
      • jmaher@nixonpeabody.com
      Joseph B. Maher
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      Trump’s trade policy and enforcement implications under the False Claims Act

      April 16, 2025
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      What businesses need to know about Trump tariffs

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      DHS continues to target companies utilizing forced labor in their supply chain

      Oct 15, 2024
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