Federal authorities detain 475 people during immigration raid in Georgia, official says
Summary
Federal authorities detained 475 people during an immigration raid at the Hyundai electric vehicle manufacturing plant in Georgia. Most of the people detained were from South Korea and connected to various subcontractors working at the site. The operation was part of a criminal investigation into illegal employment practices.Key Facts
- 475 people were detained in an immigration raid at a Hyundai EV plant in Georgia.
- Most of those detained were South Korean nationals.
- The operation targeted a major manufacturing site where Hyundai and LG are building a plant.
- Hyundai's manufacturing operations were not interrupted by the raid.
- The raid is part of an investigation into illegal employment practices.
- The site includes an electric vehicle manufacturing plant and a planned battery plant.
- South Korea's Foreign Ministry is actively involved and sent diplomats to the site.
- Hyundai began operations at this plant a year ago, which is a key economic project in Georgia.
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