U.S. Immigration Arrests Disrupt Meatpacking Plants in Kansas, Texas, and Oklahoma

In the United States, meatpacking industry groups raised concerns on Friday that recent immigration enforcement operations in Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma have caused employees to miss work, disrupting meat processing. The Texas Cattle Feeders Association, Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association, and Kansas Livestock Association reported delays in cattle shipments and millions in lost revenue. Several plants in Kansas cities like Dodge City, Liberal, and Garden City temporarily shut down. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed officer presence but said they were not conducting worksite raids. Community members reported fear and absences, and Republican senators urged federal coordination with local authorities.