ICE Raid Detains 80 at Omaha Meat Plant

An ICE raid at Glenn Valley Foods, a meatpacking plant in Omaha, Nebraska, resulted in the detention of approximately 80 workers and triggered significant protests and fear in the surrounding community. Company officials, including President Chad Hartmann and CEO Gary Rohwer, maintained they followed all federal regulations using E-Verify, but were told by ICE officers that the system was 'broken.' The operation, reportedly the largest worksite enforcement action in Nebraska under the current administration, focused on alleged stolen identities and unauthorized employment. Local leaders, including Mayor John Ewing Jr. and Councilman Ron Hug, criticized the raid for damaging community trust and threatening the region's economic stability. The enforcement reflects heightened federal immigration actions, especially in sectors with heavy reliance on immigrant labor. The incident has intensified tensions between federal authorities and local communities.