Cattle groups protest ICE raids
The gist
Cattle groups in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas say ICE activity delayed thousands of fed cattle shipments.
The dispute is whether worksite enforcement is happening, as beef prices hit a record.
How it unfolded
- Sep 24, 2026The Kansas Livestock Association, Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association and Texas Cattle Feeders Association said in a joint statement they were 'closely monitoring' reported ICE activity affecting agricultural communities in the three states and warned it was disrupting the livestock industry.
- Sep 25, 2026The three groups said the raids were disrupting their workforce and would result in higher prices for consumers, citing delayed shipping of thousands of fed cattle and millions of dollars in lost revenue and additional costs.
- Sep 26, 2026Industry groups said the immigration raids were disrupting the country's beef supply and warned the turmoil would raise prices for American consumers.