A massive U.S. immigration raid at Hyundai’s under-construction electric vehicle battery plant in Georgia has led to the detention of up to 450 workers—including South Korean nationals—and forced a pause on one of the state’s largest industrial projects. 🚨
U.S. Homeland Security agents stormed the site Thursday, part of a widening crackdown on undocumented workers under former President Donald Trump’s policies. Federal officials confirmed arrests were made during what they called a "judicially authorized enforcement operation" targeting unlawful employment practices.
The $4.3 billion facility—a joint venture between Hyundai and South Korea’s LG Energy Solution—was slated to open this year, supercharging America’s EV market. Now, cranes stand idle as companies scramble to address the fallout. 🔋⚡
"We’re cooperating fully with authorities," said a Hyundai-GA spokesperson, adding that construction is paused indefinitely. The raid highlights growing tensions between immigration enforcement and corporate reliance on foreign labor—a debate heating up as 2024 elections approach. 🇺🇸
With Trump-era ICE policies still shaping workplace raids, this incident could signal more turbulence for industries racing to meet green energy goals. Stay tuned for updates. 📈
