US EditionICE Arrests 84 People at Louisiana Racetrack
VINTON, LOUISIANA, JUN 17 – A multiagency raid at Delta Downs Racetrack led to the arrest of 84 undocumented workers, including several with criminal records, as part of a renewed worksite enforcement effort.
- Federal immigration officials conducted a raid Tuesday morning at a racetrack in southwest Louisiana, arresting 84 individuals suspected of working without authorization.
- The raid followed intelligence that businesses at the racetrack’s stables employed unauthorized workers amid ongoing large-scale ICE enforcement actions in Louisiana.
- Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies collaborated in the operation, detaining dozens including at least two with prior criminal records, while the racetrack owner denied staff involvement.
- Eric Hamelback, the CEO leading the Horsemen's association, described the situation as deeply troubling, while groups advocating for immigrant rights condemned the raids for their negative impact on workers and the broader economy.
- The raid heightened industry fears about immigrant labor crackdowns and prompted calls for coordinated enforcement to avoid disrupting essential stable work and local economic stability.
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A recent ICE raid at a Louisiana racetrack led to the arrest of over 80 illegal immigrants, sparking outrage among industry leaders. Discover the implications of this operation and how it affects the local workforce and economy.
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