Federal agents conducted a large-scale immigration raid at a South Shore apartment building, leading to the arrest of 37 individuals. Residents reported that agents used excessive force, breaking down doors and detaining both citizens and non-citizens, some of whom were brought out without clothing. Authorities stated that the operation targeted individuals involved in drug trafficking, weapons crimes, and immigration violations, though no evidence was provided to support the claim that those arrested were members of the Tren de Aragua gang, as alleged. The raid has left residents traumatized and uncertain about their future, with some reporting missing belongings and concerns about potential displacement.
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US diplomat expresses regret over immigration raid on Korean workers, South Korea says, and honestly, that’s where we’re starting. It’s a phrase that immediately sparks a feeling of “here we go again,” doesn’t it? It’s a classic scenario: actions have consequences, and in this case, those actions involved an immigration raid targeting Korean workers. The regret, as it seems, is primarily about the negative fallout, not necessarily the act itself. It’s a bit like saying “I’m sorry I hit my wife… now that she’s left me.” The timing and the context speak volumes.
Unfortunately, we see that the regret from the US diplomat, likely an individual acting on behalf of the US government, is just that – regret.… Continue reading
A recent immigration raid at a Hyundai Motor plant in Ellabell, Georgia, resulted in the detention of over 470 workers, including three Japanese citizens. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya confirmed the detentions, citing privacy concerns. Reports indicate approximately 300 South Koreans were also detained, prompting South Korea to prepare a chartered flight to repatriate its citizens. The Japanese government is responding appropriately to protect its citizens and has contacted South Korea regarding the incident.
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The South Korean government is responding to the arrests of nearly 500 South Korean nationals during an immigration raid at a Hyundai facility in Georgia. The raid, which included federal agents from multiple agencies, was part of a criminal investigation into alleged unlawful employment. South Korean officials expressed deep concern, with the Foreign Minister prepared to travel to Washington if needed to ensure the rights of those detained. The incident, which occurred shortly after a summit where South Korean firms pledged significant U.S. investments, has raised fears of strained relations and potential repercussions for South Korean businesses in the U.S.
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U.S. immigration authorities conducted a raid at a Hyundai electric vehicle manufacturing site in Georgia, resulting in the detention of over 450 people, including South Korean nationals. The South Korean foreign ministry expressed concern over the “unjust infringement” of their citizens’ rights and dispatched diplomats to the site. The Department of Homeland Security stated the search warrant was executed due to allegations of “unlawful employment practices and other serious federal crimes.” The raid, which involved multiple federal agencies, also halted construction at a nearby battery plant, impacting the state’s largest economic development project, which employs 1,200 people.
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Following an immigration raid at a Home Depot in Monrovia, a man fleeing from federal agents was struck and killed by a vehicle on a Los Angeles freeway, prompting outrage and calls for accountability. Democrats, including Senator Sasha Renée Pérez and Congresswoman Judy Chu, condemned the Trump administration’s immigration policies, citing the incident as a consequence of the administration’s actions. Protests erupted at the Home Depot, as approximately 50 people gathered to express their dissent. While the Department of Homeland Security stated the man was not being pursued by law enforcement, the incident has sparked debate over the impact of immigration raids on vulnerable communities.
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On Thursday, a man fleeing an immigration raid at a Monrovia Home Depot was fatally struck by a vehicle on the 210 Freeway. According to a city official, the man was attempting to escape federal agents when the collision occurred. While 13 people were reportedly detained, the city of Monrovia stated it received no prior communication from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) regarding the operation. Immigration rights advocates have expressed outrage, holding the Trump administration, the Department of Homeland Security, and Home Depot accountable for the death.
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George Retes, a U.S. citizen and Army veteran, was detained by federal immigration agents during a raid on a marijuana farm where he worked. Detained for three days without explanation, he missed his daughter’s third birthday celebration. Retes was injured during the raid and denied medical care. While in custody, he was not allowed to contact his family. After his release, Retes was not charged with any crime.
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US citizen says he was jailed for three days after California immigration raid, and this is a story that demands attention. We’re talking about George Retes, a 25-year-old U.S. citizen and Army veteran, who says he was arrested by federal agents during an immigration raid at a California cannabis farm. The thing that really sticks is that he was held for three days without any explanation. It sounds like something out of a movie, doesn’t it? But according to Retes, this actually happened.
Retes’s account paints a disturbing picture. He claims the federal agents, the very people meant to uphold the law, manhandled him.… Continue reading
A disabled U.S. Army veteran, George Retes, was released without charges following an immigration raid in Camarillo. The 25-year-old U.S. citizen was detained for over three days after being taken into custody during the raid at a cannabis farm where he worked as a security guard. Family members reported seeing him attempting to leave the scene before agents broke his car window and detained him. The family was unable to locate him or make contact for several days.
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