The Postville Raids 10 Years Later: A Reflection

May 12th 2008: Agriprocessors, a preeminent kosher meatpacking plant, was the site of the largest workplace raid in US history. 390 workers arrested out of the approximately 900 employed over three shifts. As is now well-known, hundreds ICE agents in riot gear and fully armed, alongside dozens of Io...

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Main Author: Green, Linda
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Published: UNI ScholarWorks 2018
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