Su Seen as Ally in Push for DOL Immigration Policy Action (1)

Julie Su, the US Labor Department’s No. 2 in charge who was officially tapped as President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the agency Tuesday, has long drawn immigration advocacy groups’ support for the top spot.

Even if Su only heads the agency on an acting basis, organizations representing immigrant workers and legal nonprofits plan to press her on policies protecting workers involved in employment disputes or labor violations, and to beef up protections under temporary visa programs.

The National Immigration Law Center previously called on President Joe Biden to nominate Su to the position, while leaders of other immigration advocacy ...