Summary
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents conducted a large raid at a Hyundai and LG Energy car factory in Georgia. They detained 475 people, including 300 South Korean workers, due to alleged illegal employment practices. The operation became the largest single-site immigration enforcement in Homeland Security history.
Key Facts
- ICE agents raided a factory in Georgia owned by Hyundai and LG Energy.
- 475 workers were detained, including 300 from South Korea.
- Officials said the raid was due to alleged illegal employment practices.
- 400 state and federal agents were involved in the operation.
- Some workers tried to escape during the raid.
- The factory is located about 30 minutes from Savannah and assembles electric vehicles.
- Hyundai and LG Energy stated they are cooperating with authorities and paused construction operations.
