Labor Trump’s DHS is pushing the boundaries of probable cause and due process to fuel a farm labor crisis Trump said he was going after the “worst of the worst,” but many of the people his administration is detaining and deporting have no criminal record. Agricultural employers are scrambling to find reliable replacements. By Sky Chadde, Investigate Midwest / 11 Feb 2026
Data Harvest Midwest and Southwest states see major increase in temporary H-2A workers, despite slow growth in program These visas offer a pathway for increased farm labor, but have a documented history of wage theft and poor working conditions. By John McCracken, Investigate Midwest / 21 Jan 2026
