Louisiana racetrack ICE raid nets more than 80 illegal migrants during worksite enforcement operation
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Joint operation at Delta Downs Racetrack results in more than 80 unauthorized worker arrests.
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Authorities received intelligence that businesses operating out of the stables at the Delta Downs Racetrack in Vinton, Louisiana, were employing unauthorized workers, according to sources at ICE.
"ICE Homeland Security Investigations is working closely with our federal and state partners to review each case of unauthorized employment at the racetrack to identify any other criminal activities that were taking place in addition to labor exploitation and immigration violations," said ICE HSI New Orleans Special Agent in Charge Eric DeLaune.
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