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South Korean Foreign Minister Rushes to U.S. Amid Georgia Plant Raid Fallout

South Korean Foreign Minister Rushes to U.S. Amid Georgia Plant Raid Fallout

South Korean Foreign Minister Rushes to U.S. Amid Georgia Plant Raid Fallout SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea’s Foreign Minister Cho Hyun departed for the United States on Monday, September 8, 2025, in an urgent diplomatic mission to finalize the return of hundreds of South Korean workers detained last week in a massive immigration raid in Georgia. The incident, which saw 475 workers, over 300 of whom are South Korean, shackled during a raid on a Hyundai battery factory construction…

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South Korea Secures Release of Detained Workers After Georgia Immigration Raid

South Korea Secures Release of Detained Workers After Georgia Immigration Raid

South Korea Secures Release of Detained Workers After Georgia Immigration Raid South Korea has announced a deal with the U.S. administration to secure the release of hundreds of its citizens detained last week in a major immigration raid at a Hyundai and LG Energy Solution plant in Georgia. South Korean presidential chief of staff, Kang Hoon-sik, stated Sunday that negotiations are being finalized, with the workers expected to return home on a chartered flight as early as this week. The…

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South Koreans Detained at US Hyundai Plant Released After Diplomatic Talks

South Koreans Detained at US Hyundai Plant Released After Diplomatic Talks

South Koreans Detained at US Hyundai Plant Released After Diplomatic Talks Following swift negotiations between Seoul and Washington, over 300 South Korean nationals, previously detained during a US immigration raid at a Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia, have been released and are set to return home. The arrests, which occurred on Thursday, involved workers at a new electric vehicle battery site, catching South Korean officials off guard. Footage released by US authorities showed detained workers in handcuffs and with chains…

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South Korea Demands Answers After Mass Arrests at US Hyundai Plant

South Korea Demands Answers After Mass Arrests at US Hyundai Plant

South Korea Demands Answers After Mass Arrests at US Hyundai Plant Seoul has convened an emergency meeting and pledged a swift response following the detention of hundreds of its citizens in a major immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in the United States. Diplomatic efforts are underway, with South Korea dispatching envoys to the Georgia facility. LG Energy Solution, a partner in the plant, has also announced a suspension of most business travel to the US. US officials confirmed the…

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Federal Court Upholds TPS for Venezuelans, Blocking Trump-Era Termination Efforts

Federal Court Upholds TPS for Venezuelans, Blocking Trump-Era Termination Efforts

Federal Court Upholds TPS for Venezuelans, Blocking Trump-Era Termination Efforts A federal appeals court has reaffirmed legal protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans, effectively blocking the Trump administration’s previous attempts to end their temporary protected status (TPS) in the United States. The unanimous decision by a three-judge panel of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court ruling that maintained TPS for Venezuelans while the legal challenge progressed. The ruling found that the then-Homeland Security Secretary…

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USCIS Expands ‘Anti-Americanism’ Screening for Immigrants Amidst Controversy

USCIS Expands ‘Anti-Americanism’ Screening for Immigrants Amidst Controversy

USCIS Expands ‘Anti-Americanism’ Screening for Immigrants Amidst Controversy In a significant policy shift, US Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new measures to screen immigration applicants for “anti-Americanism,” a move that includes expanded social media vetting. Authorities confirmed the new policy on Tuesday, sparking immediate alarm among immigration advocates and legal experts who draw parallels to the McCarthy era. The updated guidelines empower immigration officers to investigate applicants for any “involvement in anti-American or terrorist organizations” and “evidence of…

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U.S. to Launch $15,000 Visa Bond Program for Travelers on August 20

U.S. to Launch $15,000 Visa Bond Program for Travelers on August 20

U.S. to Launch $15,000 Visa Bond Program for Travelers on August 20 The United States is poised to implement a new pilot program on August 20, 2025, potentially requiring some inbound travelers to post bonds of up to $15,000 for entry. This 12-month initiative, detailed in a temporary final rule, primarily targets B-1 and B-2 visa applicants from countries with historically high visa overstay rates, insufficient screening data, or those offering ‘Citizenship by Investment’ without residency requirements. Scheduled to run…

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US Expands Controversial Third-Country Deportations to Eswatini for Convicted Immigrants

US Expands Controversial Third-Country Deportations to Eswatini for Convicted Immigrants

US Expands Controversial Third-Country Deportations to Eswatini for Convicted Immigrants The United States has recently expanded its contentious third-country deportation program, sending five immigrants convicted of serious crimes to the African nation of Eswatini. This move follows a similar deportation of eight men to South Sudan weeks prior, after the Supreme Court lifted restrictions on sending individuals to countries where they lack ties. In a late-night announcement, Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin confirmed the deportation of five men—citizens of…

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Mexican Boxing Star Julio César Chávez Jr Arrested by US Immigration, Faces Deportation

Mexican Boxing Star Julio César Chávez Jr Arrested by US Immigration, Faces Deportation

Mexican Boxing Star Julio César Chávez Jr Arrested by US Immigration, Faces Deportation Famed Mexican boxer Julio César Chávez Jr, 39, has been arrested by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in Studio City, Los Angeles, on Thursday. US officials have announced plans for his “expedited removal” to Mexico, where he reportedly faces an active arrest warrant for involvement in organized crime, including trafficking firearms, ammunition, and explosives. The high-profile arrest comes less than a week after Chávez Jr,…

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New Filings Detail Alleged Torture of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador Prison; Judge Issues Gag Order on Government

New Filings Detail Alleged Torture of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador Prison; Judge Issues Gag Order on Government

New Filings Detail Alleged Torture of Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador Prison; Judge Issues Gag Order on Government New court filings reveal harrowing details of alleged psychological and physical torture endured by Kilmar Abrego Garcia during his detention at El Salvador’s notorious CECOT prison. His attorneys assert that Abrego, who was mistakenly deported by the Trump administration in March 2025 and returned to the U.S. in June 2025, was subjected to severe beatings, sleep deprivation, and starvation, leading to…

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Trump Administration Weighs Expanding Travel Ban to 36 More Countries

Trump Administration Weighs Expanding Travel Ban to 36 More Countries

Trump Administration Weighs Expanding Travel Ban to 36 More Countries The Trump administration is considering a dramatic expansion of its controversial travel ban, potentially adding 36 countries to the list of nations whose citizens would face restrictions entering the United States. This significant escalation, revealed in a State Department memo obtained by the Washington Post, would drastically reshape US immigration policy. The memo, reportedly signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, names Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso,…

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Deportation Fight: The Case of Mahmoud Khalil – A Legal Tug-of-War

Deportation Fight: The Case of Mahmoud Khalil – A Legal Tug-of-War

Deportation Fight: The Case of Mahmoud Khalil – A Legal Tug-of-War Hey friend, let’s break down this complicated legal battle surrounding Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian Columbia University graduate facing deportation. Basically, Khalil, a green card holder married to an American citizen, was arrested in March – not for committing a crime, but because the government claimed his pro-Palestinian activism threatened US foreign policy. This is a pretty unusual move, using a rarely invoked part of the Immigration and Nationality Act….

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