ICE describes raid as 'largest in Iowa history' 
| Agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raided the Agriprocessors plant in Postville, Iowa, Monday, systematically rounding up the workers there. Immigration officials declined to confirm the number detained, but estimate close to 700 arrests. About 1,000 to 1,050 people work at the plant, according to Iowa Workforce Development. Agriprocessors is the world's largest kosher meatpacking plant. <<< Read More <<< Learn more about the ICE raids |
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