ICE raids close multiple Don Patron Mexican Grill locations, detain workers
May 30, 2026 · Elkins, WV
ICE officers conducted raids at Don Patron Mexican Grill locations across West Virginia on May 30, 2026, detaining multiple workers. The enforcement action affected at least three locations in Elkins, Weston, and Bridgeport, with a fourth location in Buckhannon also closing as a result. The Elkins location closed the day after the raid.
Timeline
May 31, 2026—Elkins Don Patron location closed following the ICE raid; Buckhannon location also reported closed
May 30, 2026—ICE conducted raids at Don Patron Mexican Grill locations in Elkins, Weston, and Bridgeport, detaining multiple workers
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