ICE Raids in Cattle Country Delay Shipments, Spark Beef Price Fears
Cattle associations in Texas, Kansas, and Oklahoma report that recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sweeps have delayed the shipment of thousands of cattle to processing plants. Industry groups warn that these disruptions are raising the price of ground beef for consumers. The delays come as U.S. cattle herds remain at a 75-year low and beef prices continue to rise. Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall has shifted his public stance on ICE operations in Kansas, urging the agency to coordinate with local law enforcement, a move seen as a strategic pivot in his tight reelection race.
