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475 people taken into ICE custody at Hyundai plant in Georgia
"This operation underscores our commitment to protecting jobs for Georgians."
United States immigration authorities have arrested 475 people in a raid on a Hyundai manufacturing site in Georgia, Steve Schrank, a special agent in charge of Homeland Securities Investigations Atlanta, said at a press conference on Friday.
The Hyundai facility, located in Ellabell, Georgia -- approximately 30 miles west of Savannah -- was raided “as part of an ongoing criminal investigation into allegations of unlawful employment practices and other serious federal crimes,” according to a statement from the Department of Homeland Security.
The raid was authorized by a judge-issued search warrant following a monthslong investigation of the facility, Schrank said. The investigation of the worksite remains active, he added, but no charges of wrongdoing have been filed.
The arrested individuals worked for several contractors as well as the parent company, Hyundai, Schrank said.
"This in fact was the largest single-site enforcement operation in the history of Homeland Security Investigations," Schrank added.
Hyundai released a statement regarding the raid, saying it was aware of the incident and “closely monitoring the situation and working to understand the specific circumstances.”
“As of today, it is our understanding that none of those detained is directly employed by Hyundai Motor Company,” the company said.
In a press briefing, the South Korea's foreign ministry said it has conveyed its "concerns and regret" to the United States over the raid on a Hyundai-LG battery plant, "urging special attention to ensure that the legitimate rights and interests of our citizens are not violated."
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Yep, more jobs loss overall...
Hyundai plant shut down after hundreds of workers arrested in massive ICE raid
Work at a Hyundai Motor car battery facility under construction in Georgia has ground to a halt after hundreds of workers, predominantly South Korean nationals, were arrested in an immigration raid.
The site is one of the Korean car maker's most substantial investments in the US. Approximately 475 people were arrested, according to US immigration officials, marking the largest single-site enforcement operation in the history of the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The arrests occur amidst an escalating crackdown on immigrants by the administration of President Donald Trump, a policy that has disrupted businesses across the country even as the White House has actively encouraged more foreign investment.
This incident risks heightening tensions between Washington and Seoul, a crucial ally and investor in the US. The two nations have already been at loggerheads over the finer details of a trade deal that includes $150 billion in US investments, with Hyundai Motor alone pledging $26 billion.
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Their hate towards Asian doesn't care, he's Asian:
Leaked Ice document shows worker detained in Hyundai raid had valid visa
Exclusive: critics accuse Ice of ‘outrageous’ and ‘unlawful’ detention of Korean man