Immigration Enforcement - DHS agents conducted a raid at a Hyundai plant construction site near Savannah, Georgia, arresting 475 workers for being in the US illegally [1][2] - The operation is described as the largest single-site enforcement operation in Homeland Security history [2] - The Trump administration is signaling increased ICE operations, including in Chicago [3] Legal and Compliance - Hyundai claims it complies with all laws and regulations wherever it operates [2] - The majority of those arrested were South Korean nationals working for contractors and subcontractors, not directly for Hyundai [2] Political and Diplomatic Response - President Trump supports the DHS operation, stating ICE was doing its job regarding illegal aliens [3] - The South Korean government is responding to the ICE raid, emphasizing that the rights and interests of its nationals must not be unfairly violated [5] Community Reaction - Organizers of Chicago's Mexican Independence Day parade are preparing for potential ICE presence with volunteer alerts [4] - Some community members express concern, stating their community is under attack and accusing President Trump of wanting a confrontation [4]
South Korean workers arrested during immigration raid at Hyundai site
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