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CAPAC, Georgia Democrats condemn Immigration raid at Hyundai plant
Lawmakers said the action was an alarming example of mass enforcement that threatens families, workers, and the economy.
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Malvika Choudhary - Sat, 06, Sep 2025
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Members of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and Georgia’s Democratic delegation have condemned the immigration raid at a Hyundai Motor Group battery plant construction site in Ellabell, Georgia.
“We are deeply alarmed by the recent immigration raid at a battery plant in Georgia. Hundreds of immigrants—many of whom are of Korean descent—have been detained, reportedly including U.S. citizens and lawful permanent residents,” they said in a joint statement.
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“Instead of targeting violent criminals, the Trump administration is going after immigrants at work and in communities of color to meet its mass deportation quotas,” they added describing the move as an alarming example of mass enforcement that threatens families, workers, and the economy.
The statement added, “These senseless actions rip apart families, hurt the economy, and undermine the trust of our global partners. We are closely monitoring the situation and demanding the administration uphold due process for the workers impacted.”
The statement was signed by 20 Members of Congress, including CAPAC Chair Grace Meng of New York, Senator Andy Kim of New Jersey, and Representatives Mark Takano, Jill Tokuda, Ami Bera, Suhas Subramanyam, Judy Chu, Dan Goldman, Pramila Jayapal, Doris Matsui, Dave Min, Bobby Scott, Marilyn Strickland, Shri Thanedar, and Derek Tran.
Georgia’s entire Democratic House delegation—Sanford Bishop, Hank Johnson, Lucy McBath, David Scott, and Nikema Williams—also endorsed it.
The lawmakers’ response came after Homeland Security Investigations confirmed that 475 people were detained in the raid, the largest single-site enforcement action in the agency’s history.
The operation followed a months-long criminal investigation into alleged illegal employment practices involving contractors and subcontractors on the $7.6 billion electric vehicle “Metaplant America” campus. HSI officials said those detained included individuals who had crossed illegally, overstayed visas, or worked despite being on visa waivers that prohibited employment.
Hyundai said none of the detained were its direct employees. The company pledged to strengthen oversight of contractors and subcontractors, with North America Chief Manufacturing Officer Chris Susock now responsible for governance across the mega-site.
The South Korean government confirmed that more than 300 of its nationals were among those detained. Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Seoul was sending diplomatic teams to the site, and President Lee Jae-myung pledged “all-out efforts” to protect Korean workers’ rights.
The Ellabell raid has drawn national and international attention because of its scale and timing. The site is central to Hyundai and LG Energy Solution’s investment in U.S. electric vehicle production, long promoted as a major source of jobs in Georgia.
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