Okay, so let's not focus on strict application of the rules then. One of the main themes of Trumpism is using strict applications of rules as a cudgel to hurt p

Okay, so let's not focus on strict application of the rules then. One of the main themes of Trumpism is using strict applications of rules as a cudgel to hurt people, and feel justified while doing so. But this is Hacker News, right? We understand bending of the rules to build things. And the overriding constructive public policy goal here is reindustrialization. To the extent LG is taking shortcuts with proper visa paperwork out of administrative expedience, that likely points to things that need to be reformed about the rules. To the extent that LG has been doing things directly contrary to public policy but now enforcement is stepping up, it would be better to address those things gradually without interrupting the project. Maybe still a surprise raid to catalog who is doing exactly what on the site, but then gradual "these guy needs to go, you've got two weeks to find local replacements" etc. The only point to doing a massive raid, arrest, detainment, and deportation is the spectacle.