Largest Worksite Raid in Nebraska: The Glenn Valley Foods Immigration Crackdown
An immigration raid at Glenn Valley Foods in Omaha marked Nebraska's largest worksite enforcement under Trump's presidency. ICE detained around 75-80 individuals, prompting controversy and criticism. Despite using E-Verify, the plant faced allegations of employing undocumented immigrants, fueling broader immigration tensions across the U.S.
The Homeland Security Department confirmed that an immigration raid on a meat production plant in Omaha, Nebraska, was the largest worksite enforcement operation in the state during the Trump administration. U.S. Congressman Don Bacon reported the detention of approximately 75-80 people during the operation at Glenn Valley Foods.
Despite claims from Chad Hartmann, president of Glenn Valley Foods, that the plant employed the E-Verify system to check staff immigration status, federal agents cited a broken system. The raid is part of intensified efforts by ICE to adhere to President Trump's mandate for record-level deportations, a drive that has sparked protests in various states.
The investigation, ongoing according to ICE spokespersons, focuses on the alleged large-scale employment of undocumented workers. Rights advocates and organizations like the ACLU condemned the operation. The raid's impact highlights the broader issues within the meatpacking industry, where a significant portion of the workforce is immigrant-based.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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