In a significant immigration enforcement operation, ICE conducted a raid at a meatpacking plant in Omaha, Nebraska, resulting in the arrest of over 70 workers, many of whom had no prior criminal history. The operation, which drew comparisons to similar events in the 1990s, stemmed from a federal audit of employee records and has left the community shaken. Local officials, including Omaha Mayor John Ewing Jr., expressed criticism of the raids while others, like Governor Jim Pillen, supported the federal actions. The aftermath saw protests erupting as residents rallied against what they describe as an act of terrorization in their community. Protests turned violent with demonstrators clashing with law enforcement and four individuals being arrested. The immigrant population has been receiving support from local organizations, providing legal assistance to those detained at Lincoln County Detention Center, where dozens remain housed. The significant impact on the local workforce has raised concerns about food production, with reports of 25% staff absenteeism following the raid.