Feds arrest 58 in Ohio immigration raids

Source WDTN

CLEVELAND (AP) - Fifty-eight employees at eight Mexican restaurants across northern Ohio have been arrested in immigration raids.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said the raids were conducted Wednesday at Casa Fiesta restaurants in Ashland, Fremont, Norwalk, Oberlin, Oregon, Sandusky, Vermilion and Youngstown.

The 54 men and four women arrested are Mexican citizens. Three women were released on humanitarian grounds but must appear before an immigration judge who will decide if they may remain in the U.S.

The raids resulted from a 1-year investigation.

There was no immediate comment from the Norwalk-based restaurant chain, where a message was left seeking comment.