a manager of a nursing home wants to be sure not to employ any immigrants who arent authorized to work in the united states the anager proposes that the company only job applicants who are obviously citizens. what is the legal problem with this idea

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The legal problem with this idea is that it violates the anti-discrimination provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) of the United States. The INA prohibits discrimination based on national origin or citizenship status in employment. Hence, by intentionally choosing to employ only "obviously citizens," the manager may be engaging in discriminatory practices by disregarding qualified and authorized immigrant job applicants. It is essential for employers to consider all applicants based on their qualifications and work authorization, rather than making assumptions based on appearance or other factors related to citizenship.