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A 2025 immigration audit at a South Dakota dairy led to 38 workers being fired over documentation issues, severely disrupting operations.
A federal immigration audit at Drumgoon Dairy in South Dakota in late May 2025 led to the termination of 38 workers due to inaccurate or incomplete employment documentation, reducing the farm’s workforce from over 50 to 16.
Co-owner Dorothy Elliott said the sudden loss of long-term employees, many of whom had worked for years, disrupted operations and left remaining staff overburdened.
The audit, conducted by the Department of Homeland Security near former Governor Kristi Noem’s property, raised questions but was not linked to her by officials.
Employers face legal risks regardless of whether they accept or reject documents, and tools like E-Verify are not widely trusted or used.
Industry leaders warn the enforcement approach worsens labor shortages, urging legal pathways for temporary agricultural workers to prevent farm failures.
Una auditoría de inmigración de 2025 en una lechería de Dakota del Sur llevó a que 38 trabajadores fueran despedidos por problemas de documentación, interrumpiendo gravemente las operaciones.