Wal-Mart Raids Catch 300 Illegal Workers

[True_Blue]

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Federal agents raided Wal-Mart's headquarters and 60 of its stores across the country Thursday, arresting more than 300 illegal workers in an immigration crackdown at the world's biggest retailer.

The workers were members of cleaning crews hired by outside contractors, but federal law enforcement officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity said Wal-Mart had direct knowledge of the immigration violations. They cited recordings of meetings and conversations among Wal-Mart executives, managers and contractors.

"We have seen no evidence of this from the INS, and, if that turns out to be true, we will cooperate fully with law enforcement officials," Wal-Mart spokeswoman Mona Williams said.

The workers were arrested as they finished their night shifts at Wal-Mart stores in 21 states. Agents also hauled away several boxes of documents from an executive's office at Wal-Mart headquarters in Bentonville.
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[Seneca]

1. I love it

Just a matter of time before their rank greed and unlawfulness would rear its head.

[girl gone mad]

2. Yet another right-wing icon exposed..

for what it really is. They even made the same public statement Rush did when the allegations against him were revealed: We don't want to comment specifically until we have more information.

Now, if only the government would look into their abuse of the welfare system, overtime laws, eminent domain, and the list goes on..

[Concerned American]

3. No wonder

I can't understand what their employees say to me when I go to checkout.

[Skittles]

4. you shouldn't shop in that piece of shit store

although I have a feeling their language bothers you more than their exploitation.

[baby_bear]

5. Yes, but.....

Wal-Mart is blaming its contractors for hiring illegals, so the only likely objects of federal wrath (a la Ashcroft) will be the workers themselves.

I just betcha...Wal-Mart will get off scot-free. Hard-working immigrants will be held in custody until they are sent back to their country of origin, regardless of circumstances.

crap

s_m

[TahitiNut]

6. duplicate

See http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=102&topic_id=180398&mesg_id=180398

I'm locking this thread. Interested DUers are welcome to continue discussing this in the referenced thread.

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