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ICE showed up in the parking lot of an Oregon food processor, sparking panic among workers
OregonLive.com • • nation
Key Points:
- Around 300 day shift workers at NORPAC in Brooks panicked and fled when ICE agents arrived on the premises, with about 30 workers running into nearby woods to hide, highlighting widespread fear among employees.
- Only one person, not believed to be a NORPAC employee, was arrested during the ICE operation, but the incident caused many workers to leave early or call off subsequent shifts due to fear.
- The enforcement action is part of a broader increase in immigration arrests in Oregon, particularly targeting sanctuary jurisdictions, with similar workplace arrests reported in Salem.
- The disruption at NORPAC impacted production lines, potentially affecting supply chains for major retailers like Starbucks, Fred Meyer, Safeway, Target, and Walmart, illustrating the broader economic consequences of immigration raids.
- Workers and community members expressed deep emotional distress and called for solidarity and support for immigrant employees, emphasizing the human toll and urging collective action to protect vulnerable workers.
