Following the Georgia immigration raid that left hundreds detained, there's a division among leaders regarding the participation of the National Guard in collaboration with ICE.

In a historic move, federal authorities conducted the largest single-site immigration raid in Homeland Security Investigations' history at the Hyundai-LG battery construction site in Bryan County, Georgia. The raid resulted in the detainment of 475 workers.

Most of the detained workers were Korean nationals who either entered the U.S. illegally or overstayed their visas. Many of these workers were employed by subcontractors tied to the $7.6 billion project.

The decision to mobilize the Georgia National Guard has sparked political backlash at the state Capitol. State Sen. Kenya Wicks, a Fayette Democrat and retired Army officer, expressed opposition to the Guard being deployed in immigration enforcement. Wicks stated, "I oppose the Guard being deployed in immigration enforcement."

Similarly, labor unions and immigrant advocates condemned the raids, describing the enforcement as an atmosphere of fear that terrorizes workers and their families. The Georgia AFL-CIO called the enforcement actions a terrorizing atmosphere for workers and their families.

Republican Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte defended the deployment of the Georgia National Guard, stating it helps keep communities secure. Anavitarte said, "Kids do not want to be worried that somebody's going to come at them with a knife or a gun."

The raid was followed by Gov. Brian Kemp's confirmation of plans to mobilize about 75 Georgia National Guard soldiers to provide administrative and logistical support to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Kemp stated he was proud to support President Trump's team in securing the nation's border and keeping Americans safe.

However, South Korea's foreign ministry confirmed dispatching diplomats to Georgia due to a large number of its nationals being detained. Hyundai and LG are cooperating with authorities in the ongoing investigation. No available information specifies which South Korean government officials are currently dispatched to Georgia to discuss the raid at the Hyundai-LG battery production facility.

Federal prosecutors said charges have not yet been filed, and the investigation is ongoing. Hyundai's electric vehicle plant in Ellabell remains in operation, while LG Energy Solution paused construction to assist investigators.

This controversial raid has not only stirred political debates but also raised concerns about the impact on the affected workers and their families, as well as the potential implications for the ongoing construction project.

Following the Georgia immigration raid that left hundreds detained, there's a division among leaders regarding the participation of the National Guard in collaboration with ICE.