Legal Controversy Erupts as ICE Detains 475 Workers at Hyundai’s $4.3 Billion EV Battery Plant in Georgia

Ellabell, Georgia — A significant raid conducted by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on September 4 resulted in the detention of 475 workers at a sprawling electric vehicle battery plant under construction. Among those detained, approximately 300 were South Korean nationals, prompting legal challenges and raising questions about the enforcement tactics used by ICE. An Atlanta-based attorney, Charles H. Kuck, who represents a group of South Korean workers and others affected by the operation, claims that ICE violated federal law by detaining individuals who possessed the necessary visas for their work. Kuck noted that … Read more

Algeria Detains Pro-Democracy Activists Ahead of Trial, Legal Representative Confirms

Algiers, Algeria – In a significant crackdown on pro-democracy movements, Algerian authorities have detained more than a dozen activists who have been voicing demands for political reform and transparency. According to a local attorney, these advocates have recently been placed in pre-trial detention, sparking concerns about the government’s commitment to upholding democratic values and human rights. The detainees, who were taken into custody over the past few days, are reportedly facing charges that include threatening state security and undermining the military. These allegations have historically been used by the Algerian government to suppress dissent and … Read more