Summary
U.S. law enforcement arrested hundreds of South Korean workers at a battery plant under construction in Georgia. The arrests highlight a conflict between U.S. policies promoting American manufacturing and strict immigration enforcement. Construction on the plant is now on hold.
Key Facts
- 475 workers were arrested at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia.
- The raid was conducted by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
- The plant is part of Hyundai's $26 billion investment in the U.S.
- Most arrested workers were South Koreans using temporary work permits.
- The U.S. government is urging companies to hire local workers, but companies claim skilled workers are hard to find in the U.S.
- The operation involved helicopters, armored vehicles, and armed agents.
- The arrested individuals were taken to an immigration detention center, with no charges filed yet.
