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Why did ICE raid a Hyundai plant in Georgia?

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ICE raided the Hyundai plant in Georgia due to an investigation into alleged unlawful employment practices, detaining nearly 500 people suspected of working and living in the U.S. illegally. The operation involved multiple federal agencies and is described as a multi-month criminal investigation.

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Massive ICE raid at Hyundai site leaves 475 detained in Georgia

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  • Over 450 people were detained at a Hyundai manufacturing site in Georgia by federal immigration agents. 3s
  • The operation was part of an investigation into alleged unlawful employment practices. 18s
  • Multiple federal agencies, including ICE, ATF, FBI, IRS, and DEA, participated in the raid. 1m 11s
  • Most detainees are reportedly nationals of Korea, and the South Korean government has called for their legal rights to be respected. 1m 30s
  • No criminal charges have been announced, and the investigation is ongoing. 2m 13s
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Massive ICE raid at Hyundai site leaves 475 detained in Georgia
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CBS News
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Massive ICE raid at Hyundai site leaves 475 detained in Georgia

Authorities claim the raid was connected to an investigation over unlawful employment practices.

Massive ICE raid at Hyundai site leaves 475 detained in Georgia
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CBS News
3 hours ago
Massive ICE raid at Hyundai site leaves 475 detained in Georgia

Nearly 500 people suspected of working and living in the U.S. illegally were detained during this operation.

Massive ICE raid at Hyundai site leaves 475 detained in Georgia
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CBS News
3 hours ago
Massive ICE raid at Hyundai site leaves 475 detained in Georgia

This has been a multi-month criminal investigation where evidence was developed, interviews conducted, and documents gathered to obtain a judicial search warrant.

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