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- 121 detained during raids on Southern Oregon cannabis farms●Immigration watchdog says 21 detained during raids of Southern Oregon cannabis farms
An immigration watchdog reports that 21 people were detained during raids on cannabis farms in Southern Oregon. Federal immigration enforcement activity at cannabis-growing operations has drawn attention in the region, with observers monitoring how many workers are being taken into custody and under what circumstances. The detentions add to ongoing debate over immigration enforcement targeting agricultural and cannabis industry workplaces in Oregon.
- 2Dozens of immigration employees kept sensitive posts despite security concerns●Dozens of federal immigration employees stayed in sensitive positions despite security concerns, inspector general reports
An inspector general report found that dozens of federal immigration employees remained in sensitive positions even after security concerns were raised about them. The finding raises questions about internal vetting and oversight practices at the agency, and about how security risk flags are handled once they are identified.