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US Democratic Asian Lawmakers "Chasing Colored Immigrants to Meet Deportation Quotas"

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2025-09-07 08:11:01
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2025-09-07 08:11:01
The US immigration enforcement agency released a video on its website on the 4th (local time) showing a crackdown on illegal residence and employment at the construction site of the Hyundai Motor Group-LG Energy Solution joint battery plant in Georgia. Photo= ICE website video capture. Photo=Newsis


[Financial News] At the construction site of the Hyundai Motor Group-LG Energy Solution joint battery plant in Georgia, USA, about 300 Koreans were arrested by immigration authorities. While Republican politicians defend this crackdown, pro-immigration Democratic politicians criticize the administration's approach, showing a divide in opinions. 
Democratic lawmakers from the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) and Democratic representatives from Georgia issued a joint statement on the 6th (local time) expressing concern over the immigration enforcement actions conducted on the 4th.
The lawmakers pointed out, "Hundreds of immigrants, including many of Korean descent, were detained, and it is said that this includes US citizens and legal permanent residents. The Trump administration is targeting immigrants in workplaces or communities of color to meet large deportation quotas instead of focusing on violent criminals."
They continued, "Such reckless actions tear families apart, harm the economy, and weaken the trust of our global partners. We are closely monitoring the situation and demand that the administration uphold due legal process for the workers affected by the crackdown."
The statement was signed by 20 people, including Korean-American Senator Andy Kim and Representative Marilyn Strickland.
Within the Democratic Party, there is a sentiment of holding both the Trump administration and companies accused of hiring illegal immigrants accountable.
Senator Raphael Warnock (Democrat, Georgia) stated in a statement that the administration must explain how this crackdown aligns with its immigration policy of "removing dangerous and violent criminals from our streets." However, he emphasized that "companies must explain how they could hire so many workers accused of having improper documentation (residency status)" and that companies should not profit from exploiting migrant workers.
On the other hand, the Republican Party supports this crackdown.
Representative Buddy Carter (Republican, Georgia), whose district includes the Hyundai plant, posted a video of the Hyundai construction site crackdown on X (formerly Twitter) the day before, saying, "I applaud the bold actions of the Trump administration and our brave law enforcement officers for prioritizing American workers and protecting our communities from the disaster of illegal immigration." 
He added, "Anyone who thinks they can take jobs away from hardworking Americans and give them to illegal immigrants should know that as long as Donald Trump is watching, they cannot."
Governor Brian Kemp of Georgia stated in a statement the day before, "In Georgia, we will always enforce the laws, including all state and federal immigration laws. Every business operating in the state must follow the laws of Georgia and our country."
sjmary@fnnews.com Seo Hye-jin Reporter