by FoodBizDaily.com staff writer
March 11 2010 - In a statement posted in its website Walmart denies the company would allow ICE to perform immigration raids inside its stores.
The official position from Walmart in this matter says: " The rumors circulating via text message, and other means, about Walmart coordinating or supporting immigration raids in our stores are not true. These rumors are baseless and inaccurate. We think it's unfortunate that such unsubstantiated rumors are spread.
On immigration reform, our position is clear. We believe reform is needed. We are committed to working with all interested parties – lawmakers, employers, and consumers – to make comprehensive reform a reality. "
These rumors originated with text messages written in Spanish and sent to hispanics in Texas.
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About Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. (Wal-Mart) operates retail stores in various formats worldwide. The Company provides an assortment of merchandise and services. Wal-Mart operates in three business segments: Walmart U.S., International and Sam’s Club. The Company’s Walmart U.S. segment accounted for 63.7% of its net sales, during the fiscal year ended January 31, 2009, (fiscal 2009), and operates stores in three different formats in the United States, as well as Wal-Mart’s online retail operations, walmart.com. As of January 31, 2009, its International segment consisted of retail operations in 14 countries and Puerto Rico. This segment generated 24.6% of the Company’s net sales in fiscal 2009. Its Sam’s Club segment consists of membership warehouse clubs in the United States and the segment’s online retail operations, samsclub.com. Sam’s Club accounted