One Year Later: The Lasting Impact of the Glenn Valley ICE Raid and CIRA’s Social Work Response
One year ago, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a large-scale work raid at the Glenn Valley Foods plant. They detained dozens of workers, leaving their families in the dark as to what happened to their loved ones. Community leaders and organizations did their best to answer questions and provide immediate support in the chaotic aftermath.
One Year Later: The Lasting Impact of the Glenn Valley ICE Raid and CIRA’s Community Engagement Response
While CIRA’s Community Engagement Team had been preparing for the possibility of ICE raids since long before June 10, the Glenn Valley raid introduced unforeseen challenges and lessons that eventually helped strengthen the collaborative response and readiness.
One Year Later: The Lasting Impact of the Glenn Valley ICE Raid and CIRA’s Legal Response
One year ago, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) conducted a large-scale work raid at the Glenn Valley Foods plant. They arrested dozens of workers, shocking their families, community leaders, and organizations throughout the state.
The Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA) was one organization on the frontlines.
Training equips advocates with Mental Health First Aid skills
Just like physical first aid, MHFA focuses on early intervention. But instead of applying bandages, mental health first aid offers strategies to build skills in non-judgmental listening, becoming a source of reassurance, and identifying when to point others toward professional help.
New program advances professional development and civic engagement skills for immigrant and refugee leaders
Immigrant and refugee leaders throughout the Omaha community are cultivating professional development through the new program: MyCity Greater Omaha.
Immigration attorneys urge online safety amid national rise in immigration scams
There has been a rise in what is known as immigration scams in the U.S., according to the American Immigration Lawyers Association. Nebraska is not immune.
Omaha father reunited with family after combined advocacy efforts
Calderon, a father of three, was held in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody in McCook, Nebraska for two months despite having never been convicted of a crime. He held back tears of joy as he and his family walked into the Omaha CIRA office on Friday, March 13 for a meeting with his attorney.
NEWS: Detained Omaha Father Released on Bond due to Concerted Team Legal Efforts
An Omaha family is reunited after an immigration judge granted Omaha father Jorge Calderon Rivera’s release on bond.
CIRA Legal experts strengthen Lexington relief efforts
Legal experts from the Center for Immigrant and Refugee Advancement (CIRA) joined community-wide efforts to support neighbors affected by the Tyson Foods plant closure by hosting a live legal clinic.
Expanded Use of Expedited Removal
The Trump administration has expanded its use of “expedited removal”, a process that allows the government to quickly deport certain undocumented individuals without the chance to present their case before an immigration judge. Previously, ICE and CBP could only use expedited removal against people apprehended within 100 miles of the border and within 14 days of their arrival.