Hundreds Detained in Imagracion Raid in Iowa
May 13, 2008
Hundreds were detained in an immigration raid on a Postville meatpacking plant today. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have declined to say how many buses are being used in the raid on the Agriprocessors Inc. plant. At least 300 people were arrested during the operation, the largest of its kind in Iowa, said Claude Arnold, a special agent with ICE. It approximately 76 percent of the 968 employees of Agriprocessors were using false or fraudulent social security numbers in connection with their employment.
Reactions
Got something to say?
You must be logged in to post a comment.
More McCain 
Palin Hits Home Run
I accept the challenge of a tough fight in this election… against confident opponents … at a crucial hour for our country. Some candidates use change... More Mac »
flipped and scriptObama flips on oil drilling. Will not debate other than the traditional three. Critics cite his fear of being off script. Read More →