Immigrant-owned businesses in Charlotte struggle one month after Border Patrol crackdown

Immigrant-owned businesses in Charlotte struggle one month after Border Patrol crackdown

Immigrant-owned businesses in Charlotte say revenue has dropped more than 50% following a Border Patrol crackdown that sparked fear among customers. A CharlotteEAST survey found nearly half of affected businesses temporarily closed, with owners warning recovery could take months as disruptions continue into the holiday season.

Sheriff McFadden Warns Border Patrol Could Return to Charlotte Without Notice

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden says he believes U.S. Border Patrol will return to Charlotte for future immigration enforcement, raising new concerns about transparency and public safety. McFadden said on Live Impact News that Border Patrol did not communicate with his office during previous operations and left “unanswered questions” about who was detained and whether those individuals had criminal histories. He said his office still h…