South Korea Hyundai ICE Raid Detainees Georgia

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immigration Raid: U.S. Immigration and customs Enforcement (ICE) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)⁣ conducted a raid on a Hyundai facility in Ellabell, Georgia, a construction‍ site for a new battery plant jointly built with LG Energy Solution.
South ⁢Korean Concerns: South ⁣Korea has expressed “concern and regret” to the‍ U.S. Embassy over the detention of “many” South Korean nationals during the raid. They emphasized the need to protect the rights and interests of their nationals and the economic activities of companies investing in the U.S.
Investigation: The raid is connected to an investigation into “unlawful employment practices and othre serious federal crimes.”
Details of the Raid: Agents searched the site, asked‍ workers about their citizenship, and searched bags. Videos show workers being lined up and questioned.
Hyundai’s Response: Hyundai confirmed the presence of law enforcement and stated they are cooperating with the investigation and ⁢committed⁣ to following all labor and immigration regulations.
Facility Size: ⁢The facility employs ⁢around 1,400 people and is a major ⁣manufacturing site in Georgia.
* Number Detained: The exact number of people taken into custody is currently unknown.