ICE RAID At Hyundai Megasite In Ellabell Sparks Panic; Humvees, Helicopter Deployed

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted a work-site enforcement operation at the Hyundai megasite in Ellabell, Georgia, prompting a large law enforcement presence and at least one helicopter overhead. Witnesses reported ICE arriving in multiple Humvees, vehicles being searched, and people running, hopping fences and climbing onto rooftops in apparent panic. WTOC confirmed the HL-GA Battery contractor is cooperating with law enforcement, and ICE provided limited public details about the operation. The report references prior WTOC investigations into alleged use of undocumented workers, construction safety issues and a federal lawsuit tied to the Hyundai project. WTOC said it will update the story as more information becomes available.