Recent ICE raids in Humboldt County
The Times-Standard
Article Launched: 09/04/2008
Sept. 3 -- 18 Sun Valley Floral Farms workers are arrested as part of a raid on the Arcata facility, mostly for allegedly using fraudulent documentation. The U.S. Immigration and Customs Service says the action is part of a larger investigation at the company.
June 9 -- Sun Valley tells 283 workers they cannot come back to work until they correct their employment numbers after ICE informed the company the workers were not eligible.
June 2007 -- ICE begins sweeps of Fortuna, Eureka, Arcata and Rio Dell as part of a nationwide effort that began in May. ICE declines to specify how many detained during the raids were deported.
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