NOTE: If you are short on time, watch the video and complete this See, Think, Wonder activity: What did you notice? What did the story make you think about? What would you want to learn more about?

SUMMARY

The Supreme Court ruled that sweeping immigration raids in California can continue, lifting a lower court ruling. It follows a raid at a car manufacturing plant in Georgia that led to nearly 500 arrests. That raid by ICE at a Hyundai facility marked the largest single-site raid this country has ever seen. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Jasmine Garsd of NPR.

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key terms

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) — An agency that is part of the the Homeland Security department. ICE is responsible for enforcing immigration laws.

WARM-UP QUESTIONS

1. What kind of factory was raided, and what company owned it?
2. Where was the factory?
3. Who were some of the people arrested?
4. Why did the raid take place, according to officials?
5. How might the raid impact foreign investment in the U.S. from companies like Hyundai?

ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS

• In this segment, journalist Jasmine Garsd says that there is a tension between the Trump administration's interest in attracting foreign investment and its mass deportation campaign. Do you think this raid is a sign of that conflict? Do you think it might threaten either foreign investment or support for the administration's deportation plans?
• How do you think the Trump administration's immigration policy is going to reshape the economy and public life in local communities?

Media literacy: What details about the raid and who was arrested would you like to know more about?

WHAT STUDENTS CAN DO

To better understand how this action might impact the relationship between the U.S. and other countries (as well as foreign companies), compare the statements from government representatives from the U.S. and South Korea about the incident.

• First, read this article from the Korean Yonhap News Agency: "Lee says feels heavy responsibility over U.S. immigration raid on S. Korean workers"
• Next, read this statement from President Trump.

As a class, discuss:

• What messages do you think the two presidents are sending each other through their statements?
• How do you think this incident will impact the future relationship of the two countries?

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