WILDER, Idaho — Two months after an FBI and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement raid tied to an alleged illegal gambling operation in Wilder, new details have emerged about the fate of more than 100 undocumented immigrants detained during the operation.
The investigation led to the arrests of five people and the detention of 105 undocumented individuals by ICE. Many of those detained have said they believed they were attending a horse racing event and were unaware of any illegal activity.
Immigration attorney Nikki Ramirez said she estimates about 75 people have been deported to their home countries, though she noted the exact number is difficult to confirm…