Massive Immigration Raid at Hyundai Plant in Georgia Leads to Hundreds of Arrests
In a significant immigration enforcement operation at a Hyundai megaplant in Georgia, U.S. immigration authorities, including ICE and Homeland Security, detained 475 workers, primarily South Korean nationals. This raid, described as the largest single-site operation in the history of Homeland Security Investigations, has raised concerns from South Korea, which has condemned the actions as an unfair infringement. The operation halted construction at the site and prompted a commitment from Hyundai Motor to investigate the employment practices of its suppliers and contractors. The raid has added to the ongoing discussions around immigration policies and labor practices amidst tensions surrounding foreign worker employment in the U.S.
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