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Trump's Immigration Crackdown Hits Meta's Construction Site

1/15/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration are pursuing immigration enforcement at construction sites, including near Meta's data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana.
Two dump truck drivers from Guatemala and Honduras were arrested during traffic stops, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) assisted local law enforcement.
The Meta facility was not entered.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry supports these enforcement efforts, which worry tech companies amid rising AI infrastructure construction.

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Story summary

U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration are pursuing immigration enforcement at construction sites, including near Meta's data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana.
Two dump truck drivers from Guatemala and Honduras were arrested during traffic stops, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) assisted local law enforcement.
The Meta facility was not entered.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry supports these enforcement efforts, which worry tech companies amid rising AI infrastructure construction.