ICE has confirmed that a major workplace raid at Glenn Valley Foods, a meatpacking plant in Omaha, led to the discovery of a significant identity theft scheme involving approximately 70 illegal immigrants. The raid, which took place on June 10, uncovered a network where undocumented individuals used stolen Social Security numbers and identities to unlawfully obtain employment and benefits. According to the ICE statement, these individuals were fraudulently accessing wages and benefits at the expense of over 100 victims, who have experienced devastating financial, emotional, and legal consequences from the criminal activity. The victims, including a disabled person in Texas who lost their Social Security disability payments and a nursing student in Missouri who lost their tuition assistance, have faced significant hardships due to the identity theft. The raid also sparked protests in the community and across the country, with some critics questioning the use of force by ICE agents during the operation. ICE agents reported that the illegal immigrants involved in the scheme may have been part of organized criminal networks, and investigations are ongoing to determine the full extent of the impact. The ICE spokesperson emphasized that the criminals who stole these identities did not just break the law but upended the lives of innocent Americans, denying them healthcare and educational opportunities. This incident has reignited debates over immigration policy and the rights of undocumented individuals, with some political figures calling for more leniency for migrants, while others argue for stricter enforcement to protect American workers and citizens.