Mississippi Catfish Farm Under Fire | Jackson News

A Mississippi catfish farm is under renewed federal scrutiny after seasonal workers allege years of abuse, racism, unpaid wages, and threats—some even in Spanish—to silence them. Despite a 2023 settlement following a prior Labor Department investigation that found the company tried to obstruct justice, workers say conditions haven’t improved and fear retaliation. The current probe remains closed to public view, while the farm’s lawyers claim cooperation and that past issues were misunderstandings. For many migrant workers, the stakes are high: losing their visas or facing deportation could mean returning home with no job prospects—and no voice. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9969a13be01dee8f