Federal Immigration Raids Remove 100 Workers at Omaha Food Plants

Federal immigration authorities conducted a large enforcement operation targeting multiple food production plants in Omaha, Nebraska, with the largest raid at Glenn Valley Foods involving the screening of about 97 workers suspected of using false identification. The operation, described as the largest in Nebraska since President Donald Trump took office, led to the detention and removal of many workers, some placed in vans and buses, prompting protests and tense confrontations with law enforcement. Community leaders and Latino elected officials actively monitored the raids, with some businesses in South Omaha temporarily closing due to fear and uncertainty. Glenn Valley Foods' CEO, Gary Rohwer, stated the company regularly verifies employee immigration status through E-Verify and expressed support for the workers, calling them part of the company family. Local authorities assisted with traffic control but did not participate directly in the raids, while the operations sparked concerns among community members and officials about the impact on families and the local economy. The raids are part of an intensified immigration enforcement effort under President Trump's administration, which has also deployed the National Guard in response to related protests in other cities.