Mayor Confused After Being Targeted By Trump’s ICE

OMAHA, NEBRASKA — A massive immigration enforcement operation led by federal agents resulted in over 100 arrests at a meat processing plant in Omaha, sparking national attention—and revealing sharp contrasts in leadership between the Biden-era left and the Trump-era focus on law and order.

🔴 Federal Immigration Raid Nets 107 Suspects, 70 Detained

In what’s now confirmed as Nebraska’s largest workplace immigration raid under President Trump’s leadership, agents with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) moved in on Glenn Valley Foods, a major food processing facility in south Omaha. The area is home to a large foreign-born population—nearly 25% according to the latest Census data.

Of the 107 individuals targeted, 70 were detained after ICE agents verified their unlawful presence in the country.

🟡 New Democrat Mayor Claims Ignorance

Just days after taking office, Democrat Mayor John Ewing Jr. claimed he was unaware of the operation and gave few details about the individuals detained. “I don’t know why Omaha was chosen,” he told reporters.

Rather than focus on national security or workplace integrity, Ewing called on Congress to pass “comprehensive immigration reform,” echoing talking points often used to delay enforcement.

🗣 “What’s happening across the country is a lot of fear,” Ewing said. “We don’t have a clear immigration strategy—especially for our Latino community.”

🔵 Omaha Police Distances Itself from Operation

Omaha Police Chief Todd Schmaderer emphasized that his department had no role in the planning or execution of the raid. He said officers present were only assisting with traffic control, not enforcement.

He warned that enforcing immigration laws could “discourage crime reporting” in immigrant neighborhoods—a concern many conservatives view as a soft-on-crime excuse for ignoring border violations.

🔒 “The Omaha Police Department will not be checking immigration status,” Schmaderer said.

⚠️ Protesters Clash with Federal Agents

Shortly after the raid began, a small group of protesters attempted to block ICE vehicles and even threw rocks at officials. Some individuals tried to halt buses carrying detainees, and according to agents on the scene, several workers hid in industrial freezers and rafters to evade capture—raising health and safety concerns that required emergency medical response.

🟢 E-Verify Used, But Workers Deceived Employer

Glenn Valley Foods owner Gary Rohwer stated that his company used the federal E-Verify system, but workers exploited the system using stolen identities of American citizens.

This loophole underscores a major vulnerability in the hiring process—fueling calls for tougher ID verification laws and stronger penalties for illegal hiring.

🔴 Trump’s Immigration Policy Back in Focus

The Omaha operation is part of President Trump’s renewed national crackdown on illegal immigration, particularly in the workplace. The administration’s enforcement-first approach aims to protect American workers, prevent identity theft, and restore the rule of law.

Similar workplace raids in Los Angeles recently prompted disruptive protests and the deployment of National Guard troops to maintain public order.

✅ Why This Matters to Conservative Americans

• Illegal workers hurt American jobs.
• Stolen identities undermine law-abiding citizens.
• Cities ignoring federal law create dangerous sanctuaries.
• President Trump is delivering real enforcement, not lip service.