Housing forum for South Omaha turns to immigration-related concerns

By: Cindy Gonzalez

Outlets: Nebraska Examiner

Published: August 5, 2026

Words: 1,045

Last Updated: 1 week, 6 days ago

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OMAHA — A South Omaha-focused forum hosted by a nonprofit housing agency drew about 80 people and provoked concerns ranging from a need for more “blue-collar” jobs, affordable houses versus apartments and local voices on public boards and in policy-making offices.

But the most impassioned discussion centered on treatment of immigrants — including community fallout from ramped-up detentions as well as what some described as rent gouging of newcomers.

Organized by Habitat for Humanity …

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