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Immigration officers raid Omaha plant

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OMAHA, Neb. -- Immigration authorities raided at least one Omaha meat production plant Tuesday morning, inspiring some small protests, but details about how many workers were affected weren't immediately clear. Omaha police and the Douglas County sheriff said immigration officials had warned them about their plans, and their departments helped block off traffic around the neighborhood where many food production plants are located while U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers worked. Meatpacking plants rely heavily on immigrant workers who are willing to do the physically demanding work. The industry has...

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