[houseoftechno]

An ICE raid at an Omaha, Nebraska, meat production plant led to 75-80 people being detained. Video of immigrant minors blocking, throwing rocks and vandalizing ICE vehicles from the raid.

I assume they are not being arrested because their minor status gives them immunity from both arrest and deportation.

[kellyhound]

This raid targeted an alleged identity theft scheme involving unauthorized workers using stolen Social Security numbers from U.S. citizens to secure employment.

It marked the largest such operation in Nebraska since President Trump's second inauguration. Most of the detained were processed for immigration violations and potential criminal charges related to document fraud.

The action stemmed from a three-month investigation led by ICE's Homeland Security Investigations unit.

The plant, which processes boxed beef and employs around 250-300 workers, had been using the federal E-Verify system to screen hires, leading company officials to describe themselves as "victims" in the scheme.

Federal agents executed a civil search warrant, screening 97-107 employees suspected of using fraudulent documents.

Workers were instructed in Spanish to raise their hands and provide proof of citizenship or legal status; those detained were zip-tied and loaded onto white buses with boarded-up windows for transport to processing facilities.

Approximately 74 workers remained in ICE custody the day after the raid, with others released on bond or pending hearings.

Immigrant rights groups like the Center for Immigrant Refugee and Advancement provided legal consultations to over 70 families.

Stories emerged of split families, including parents detained while leaving behind children and uneaten lunches at workstations.

One account described a mother, Rina Ramirez, arrested mid-shift, leaving her daughter waiting in vain for pickup.

The raid sparked immediate backlash. Hundreds gathered outside the plant, chanting "No fear, no hate, no ICE in our state" and waving signs like "Immigrants welcome here."

Protesters clashed with law enforcement, throwing rocks, jumping on vehicles, and blocking traffic; some were pepper-sprayed or arrested.

Demonstrations spread to downtown Omaha, including outside the College World Series, and continued for days, with faith leaders and Latino organizations leading vigils.

Omaha Mayor John Ewing, expressed sympathy for affected families, urging residents to report crimes without fear of immigration status checks.

By June 11, the plant operated at 30% capacity, slashing output of beef products sold to grocery stores and restaurants. President Chad Hartmann reported a "chilling effect" on the local workforce, with job applications flooding in but skilled labor shortages persisting.

This fueled broader concerns in Nebraska's agriculture sector, where over half of meatpacking workers are immigrants.

Industry analysts warned of potential supply chain disruptions amid rising H-2B visa demands, though the program covers only 1% of meat/dairy needs nationally.

The Department of Homeland Security hailed it as a success in combating "large-scale employment of aliens without authorization," tying it to Trump's promised mass deportations.

U.S. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) called the company a victim of identity theft, confirming full E-Verify compliance.

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen supported enforcement but emphasized legal processes. ICE's public affairs officer noted it as part of intensified efforts post-inauguration.

[Mr.NoCredit]

Immigrants are welcome in the US when they come in through legal channels. It’s pretty simple. Why all these fucking human rights groups are up in arms about illegal immigrants is idiocy.

[Faust]

Originally Posted by Mr.NoCredit ↗

Immigrants are welcome in the US when they come in through legal channels. It’s pretty simple. Why all these fucking human rights groups are up in arms about illegal immigrants is idiocy.

They are funded by people who employ and exploit cheap labor; illegal immigrants.

[pokerplay]

time to clean up our backyards

[ajs11961]

Awe, I was hoping to see chubby run over.