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475 people detained in raid by ICE, other agencies at huge Hyundai site in Georgia, officials say

ICE detained about 450 workers during an investigation into unlawful employment practices at a major Hyundai-LG battery plant construction site, raising diplomatic concerns with South Korea.

  • On September 4, federal agents conducted a large immigration raid at a Hyundai battery plant site in Georgia, arresting 475 individuals, according to Special Agent Steve Schrank of Homeland Security Investigations.
  • The operation involved multiple agencies, including ICE and the FBI, targeting unlawful employment practices, as stated by the Department of Homeland Security in a press release.
  • Most detainees were South Korean nationals, including workers from South Korean companies LG Energy Solution and Hyundai Motor Group, prompting concerns from the South Korean Foreign Ministry regarding their rights and interests, as reported by spokesperson Lee Jaewoong.
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The Immigration and Customs Control Service (ICE), in conjunction with other federal agencies, carried out a mega-operational operation on Thursday, September 4, at the construction facilities of a Hyundai Motor Group battery plant in Georgia. As a result of the raid, there were at least 475 detainees for alleged irregular migration situation.ICE network in a Hyundai plant in Georgia: about 450 detaineesThe operation took place in the industrial…

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Us Immigration and Customs Enforcement Raid Hyundai Factory Complex, Arrest 475 People

The raid took place at a production site where the Korean car manufacturer makes electric vehicles.

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New Hampshire Union Leader broke the news in New Hampshire, United States on Friday, September 5, 2025.
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