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Kaptur statement on federal immigration enforcement
operation in Erie County
Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), dean of the Ohio
Delegation, last week released the following statement in
regards to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
(ICE) action that occurred at a greenhouse and landscaping
company near Sandusky, Ohio:
“We are in direct contact with U.S. Immigration and Customs
Enforcement officials as well as local advocates in regards
to the 114 people that were questioned and in some cases
detained, in yesterday’s raid in Sandusky.
“My office is working to get as much information as possible
and we encourage transparency from ICE officials as this
process unfolds.
“In this tense environment created by an Administration
intent on dividing us, we want to make sure everything about
this action is above board and that individuals are being
treated with dignity and respect.
“I know many Ohioans are upset and alarmed by these actions
by the government and I share their concern. We hope to
share more information as it becomes available. I urge
anyone to contact our regional offices if they need
assistance at 800.964.4699.
“The tragic reality is agricultural workers are vulnerable
and targets for those looking to exploit them. Congress must
regularize the seasonal and migrant labor flow across the
Americas and we must end modern-day indentured servitude
that is all too commonplace.”
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