1. United States
2. Wash.
3. Letter

As a constituent who values both the rule of law and America's reputation as a welcoming destination for global investment, I'm writing to express concern over the recent ICE raid at the Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia. While I understand the importance of enforcing visa regulations, the decision to detain and publicly humiliate hundreds of South Korean workers-many of whom believed they were operating within legal bounds-strikes me as counterproductiv e. These individuals were not undocumented in the traditional sense; they were caught in a web of subcontractor mismanagement and visa ambiguity. I believe there was a better way. Rather than a militarized raid, the federal government could have: - Contacted Hyundai and its partners to clarify visa discrepancies - Levied fines against the companies responsible for misclassification - Offered a grace period for workers to adjust their status - Collaborated with South Korea to preserve diplomatic trust This approach would have upheld our laws while preserving dignity, protecting bilateral relations, and encouraging continued investment in American manufacturing. I urge you to consider legislative solutions-such as streamlined visa categories for allied industrial projects-and to advocate for enforcement practices that reflect both strength and wisdom. Thank you for your service and for considering this perspective.