A major setback struck a huge project in Georgia. Hundreds of workers building a battery factory for Hyundai and Kia were taken into custody. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) led the operation, halting construction.

The factory is a big deal. It's part of a massive investment in Georgia. The goal? To make batteries for electric cars. Hyundai and LG Energy Solution teamed up for this project.

About 450 to 560 workers were detained. Many of them are from South Korea. The raid caused a lot of disruption. It also raised questions about the impact of immigration policies on businesses.

The South Korean government expressed concern. They want to protect their citizens and companies investing in the U. S. Meanwhile, Hyundai said the raid won't affect their electric vehicle production.

This isn't the only recent ICE raid. In New York, dozens of workers were detained at a snack factory. The governor there criticized the operation, saying it separated families.

The raids highlight the tension between enforcing immigration laws and the needs of businesses. It's a complex issue with no easy answers.

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