No raids, many rumors: In Nebraska immigrant communities, fear and lack of ICE info fuel fake news - Flatwater Free Press

No raids, many rumors: In Nebraska immigrant communities, fear and lack of ICE info fuel fake news - Flatwater Free Press

The Facebook post was straightforward: “ICE and other federal agents are doing sweeps and raids in Schuyler, Nebraska TODAY,” a Columbus-based law firm posted Jan. 27.  Within hours, the post amassed more than 700 shares. It sparked news articles and press releases.  “People were panicking,” said Nina Lanuza, a Central for Rural Affairs organizer who lives in Schuyler. “Over 80% of our population is nonwhite. That’s something that will always pu…