WLBT reports that on Wednesday afternoon at around 1 p.m. ICE agents raided Agave Mexican Bar and Grill in Jackson.
“According to the owner, he said four males and one female employee were all handcuffed and placed under arrest while on the job,” WLBT reported. “On Madison County Detention Center’s website, there appear to have been eight undocumented immigrants arrested that day. However, it is unclear which among the eight are the five employees who were arrested.”
WLBT went to report, “Since the arrests took place, the Agave Mexican Bar and Grill has remained closed. It is unclear at this time when or if the restaurant will open its doors once again.”
In Mississippi, immigrants can work legally if they possess valid authorization from the U.S. federal government.
Mississippi law requires all employers to use the E-Verify system to verify the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Failure to comply can result in penalties including contract cancellation, loss of business licenses and fines for that business.
-- Article Credit Magnolia Tribune.
