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LSU’s $5.8 billion deal with Hyundai Steel to build a new plant in Ascension Parish has ignited fierce backlash from local advocates who accuse the university and parish officials of rushing the process and ignoring community concerns. Groups like Rural Roots Louisiana and the Louisiana Bucket Brigade are sounding the alarm over Hyundai’s alleged history of forced labor, including involving children and prisoners, and have filed lawsuits claiming the deal was approved behind closed doors without public input. While LSU touts the project as a leap toward advanced steel production and workforce development, critics say the economic promises don’t outweigh the potential harm—and legal battles are now heating up over transparency and accountability.

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