US immigration officers raid Georgia site where Hyundai makes electric vehicles
Federal authorities detained nearly 450 workers during a criminal probe into unlawful employment at Hyundai and LG Energy Solution's Georgia battery plant construction site, halting construction.
- Up to 450 workers at a Hyundai Motor facility in Georgia were detained during a raid by U.S. authorities, leading to a pause in the car battery factory project.
- Hyundai Motor has confirmed that electric vehicle production at the site is not affected despite the ongoing investigation, according to LG Energy Solution's statement.
- The battery factory represents a $4.3 billion joint venture between Hyundai and LG Energy Solution, which was set to start operations at the end of this year.
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials stated they conducted a judicially authorized enforcement operation focusing on unlawful employment practices, resulting in multiple arrests.
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