ICE Detains Immigrant Workers Bound for Louisiana Meta Site
ICE conducted arrests of two dump truck operators in Richland Parish as they were headed to the Meta site. The operation occurred on January 14, 2026, as reported by the Richland Parish Sheriff’s Office.
Details of the ICE Operation
According to the sheriff’s office, ICE agents did not enter the Meta facility during their operation. Instead, they assisted the sheriff’s office with traffic stops that resulted in the arrests due to the operators’ immigration status.
Profile of the Arrested Individuals
- Individuals arrested were from Guatemala and Honduras.
- They were employed as dump truck drivers for a project at the Meta site.
About the Meta Data Center
The Meta data center is situated on a significant area of land in Richland Parish. The project encompasses 2,250 acres of former farmland. Once complete, it will cover 4 million square feet, equivalent to about 70 football fields.
Financial Aspects
Initially, the construction was estimated to cost around $10 billion. However, recent projections have significantly increased that figure to approximately $27 billion.
This incident underscores ongoing issues related to immigration enforcement and labor practices at large construction sites. As this story develops, further information may emerge regarding the implications of these arrests.
