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Raid on Hyundai Plant in U.S. Swept Up Workers on Visitor Visas

ELLABELL, Georgia — A massive immigration raid at a Hyundai battery plant in Georgia has left 475 workers in detention, most of them South Korean citizens, in what officials are calling the largest workplace enforcement action in Homeland Security’s history. The surprise operation, carried out Thursday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), targeted a construction site tied to Hyundai’s $7.6 billion electric vehicle project. … Continue reading Raid on Hyundai Plant in U.S. Swept Up Workers on Visitor Visas

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Nearly 500 Workers Arrested in Immigration Raid at Hyundai Battery Plant in Georgia

U.S. immigration authorities carried out one of the largest workplace raids in modern history this week, arresting 475 workers at a Hyundai electric vehicle battery plant under construction in Ellabell, Georgia. Most of those detained are South Korean nationals, sparking diplomatic concern in Seoul and throwing a high-profile economic project into turmoil. The Raid The arrests took place Thursday at the $7.6 billion Hyundai Motor … Continue reading Nearly 500 Workers Arrested in Immigration Raid at Hyundai Battery Plant in Georgia

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Florida Moves to Eliminate Vaccine Mandates, Sparking Fierce Warnings of Outbreaks

Florida is preparing to dismantle all of its vaccine mandates — including those required for schoolchildren — in a sweeping move that public health experts say could trigger catastrophic outbreaks across the state and beyond. State Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, flanked by Governor Ron DeSantis, announced Wednesday that his office will begin rolling back requirements for multiple vaccines under its jurisdiction. He urged the Republican-led … Continue reading Florida Moves to Eliminate Vaccine Mandates, Sparking Fierce Warnings of Outbreaks

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Judge Rules Trump Administration Unlawfully Blocked $2 Billion From Harvard, Calls Antisemitism Claims a “Smokescreen”

Boston, Sept. 3, 2025 — In a landmark decision, a federal judge has sided with Harvard University, ruling that the Trump administration acted unlawfully when it froze more than $2 billion in federal research funds earlier this year. The ruling, issued Wednesday by U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs, declared that the administration’s actions were not genuinely motivated by efforts to combat antisemitism, but instead represented … Continue reading Judge Rules Trump Administration Unlawfully Blocked $2 Billion From Harvard, Calls Antisemitism Claims a “Smokescreen”

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Arrest of ‘Father Ted’ Writer Graham Linehan Over Transgender Posts Sparks Free Speech Firestorm

LONDON — The arrest of British comedy writer Graham Linehan has triggered a heated national debate over free speech, hate speech, and the growing role of police in policing online expression. Linehan, 57, best known for co-creating the hit sitcom Father Ted and The IT Crowd, was detained Monday at Heathrow Airport by five armed officers as he returned from Arizona. The Metropolitan Police said … Continue reading Arrest of ‘Father Ted’ Writer Graham Linehan Over Transgender Posts Sparks Free Speech Firestorm

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Epstein Survivors Demand Justice, Call Trump’s ‘Hoax’ Claims an Insult to Their Trauma

WASHINGTON — With tears, anger, and defiance, survivors of Jeffrey Epstein gathered on Capitol Hill Wednesday to demand the release of Justice Department files on the late financier’s trafficking network — files they say could finally expose who protected Epstein and allowed his abuse to continue unchecked. “This is not a hoax. It’s not going to go away,” said Marina Lacerda, a key witness in … Continue reading Epstein Survivors Demand Justice, Call Trump’s ‘Hoax’ Claims an Insult to Their Trauma

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Man Released After Arrest for Protesting Removal of Pulse Rainbow Crosswalk

The clash over Florida’s removal of a rainbow crosswalk outside the Pulse nightclub memorial escalated this weekend, as a man arrested during a protest was released after a judge ruled there was no probable cause for his detention. The crosswalk — painted in rainbow colors to honor the 49 lives lost in the 2016 mass shooting at Pulse — was abruptly covered over in late … Continue reading Man Released After Arrest for Protesting Removal of Pulse Rainbow Crosswalk