TRUMP IMMIGRATION CRACKDOWN CAUSES MASSIVE JOB LOSSES AT IOWA MEATPLANT

Hundreds of immigrant workers at a JBS meatpacking plant in Ottumwa, Iowa, have lost their jobs and face deportation risks after their work authorizations were revoked. This action follows the Trump administration's termination of legal immigration programs such as the CHNV parole program and various Temporary Protected Status (TPS) designations. Over 200 employees received termination letters, with the company stating their status was rejected by its verification system. Local officials and advocacy groups, including LULAC, have voiced significant concerns for the affected families. The Trump administration defends these policy changes, asserting that temporary programs were not intended as paths to permanent status. JBS maintains its compliance with government guidelines, offering rehire eligibility if employees' status changes.