South Korean Workers Detained in U.S. Immigration Raid Highlight Failures of Washington’s Policies

On September 4, over 300 South Korean workers were detained during an immigration raid at a battery factory construction site tied to major U.S. industrial projects near Savannah, Georgia. While the Biden administration touts economic partnerships with allies like South Korea, this harsh enforcement action reveals a troubling contradiction: How can America expect to attract vital foreign investment if it simultaneously drives away skilled labor through outdated and punitive immigration policies? Why Is Washington Undermining Its Own Economic Sovereignty? These workers—essential contributors to a joint venture between Hyundai and LG Energy Solution—were held in chains, paraded publicly, and subjected to...