Oregon Wine Industry Roiled by ICE’s Controversial Vineyard Manager Arrest
Moises Sotelo, a respected Oregon wine industry veteran, was abruptly detained by ICE agents while on his way to work. His arrest, following a pattern of increased ICE raids on farmworkers in Oregon’s wine country, has sparked outrage and concern within the community. Sotelo’s family and legal representatives have been denied information regarding his location and status, highlighting the opaque nature of the process. The incident underscores the impact of aggressive immigration enforcement on essential agricultural workers and the broader community.
John Q. Hosedrinker