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69 workers detained in ICE raids in South Carolina and New York

Sixty-nine workers were detained in raids at a South Carolina casting plant and New York worksites, with activists saying many had legal work permission but no chance to show it.

Jun 2, 2026Abbeville, SC; Lake Placid, NY

69 workers detained in ICE raids in South Carolina and New York
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ICE conducted raids at a metal casting plant in Abbeville, South Carolina and worksites in Lake Placid, New York in late May and early June 2026, detaining 48 workers at Burnstein von Seelen Precision Castings and 21 workers in New York. According to activist groups, many of the detained workers had legal permission to work in the U.S. and were not given the opportunity to provide documentation. The plant manager and HR director were also detained on charges of knowingly hiring undocumented workers.

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