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Originally published in The Nebraska Examiner on July 17, 2025.
On June 10, Omaha experienced the largest worksite immigration raid recorded in our city’s history as Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents stormed Glenn Valley Foods, a meat processing plant. Nearly 100 workers were detained, with 74 remaining in ICE custody the morning after the raid.
Glenn Valley Foods complied with E-Verify, a federal database that employers can use to ensure their workers are authorized to be employed in the U.S.
Authorities quickly dismissed the employer of any blame, with Nebraska U.S. Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., issuing a statement saying, “ICE verified that Glen Valley Foods complied with E-Verify 100% and is a victim in this as well.”