November 4, 2025
ICE detains 25 workers at Louisiana shipyard
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Federal immigration officials detained 25 workers at a Harvey, La., shipyard following an investigation into alleged employment and immigration violations, according to a Nov. 3 statement from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New Orleans, with support from Enforcement and Removal Operations New Orleans, carried out the operation Oct. 30. The action targeted employees of Big “B” Services LLC, doing business as Barrois Welding…
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