US EditionUS Border Patrol Launches Immigration Sweep in Charlotte
Operation Charlotte's Web led to over 130 arrests targeting unauthorized immigrants, many with criminal records, sparking protests and community legal responses.
- On Saturday, U.S. Border Patrol began Operation Charlotte's Web in Charlotte, North Carolina, with Gregory Bovino, Border Patrol commander, touting dozens of arrests.
- DHS said the operation targets violent criminal illegal aliens and enforces nearly 1,400 detainers officials say sanctuary policies declined to honor, protecting Americans.
- By Sunday, Greg Asciutto said reports of CBP activity were overwhelming and residents reported agents at churches and apartment complexes; a United States citizen suspect drove a van at officers in University City, injuring one and yielding a firearm.
- Charlotte City Councilmember Malcolm Graham called the deployment unnecessary and politically motivated Friday, while Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said it was not involved and past Gregory Bovino operations raised legal concerns.
- DHS's operation name, 'Operation Charlotte's Web,' drew criticism, with Mark Cancian noting `The ones that are chosen are chosen for a reason to project a message` and experts highlighting scrutiny of such names amid political rhetoric.
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Providers: Patients skip care during NC immigration crackdown
By Michelle Crouch Co-published with The Charlotte Ledger When a Charlotte man fell off a ladder last week and likely fractured his foot, his doctor told him he needed to go to the hospital for an X-ray. But the man, the Latino owner of a small construction company, refused to go, the doctor said. He was too afraid he might run into U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents, even though he’s in the country legally. “This is a documented patient. He…
Since Sunday, the Border Patrol, in charge of the U.S. Bureau of Customs and Border Protection (CBP), deployed this weekend a massive operation in Charlotte against the migrant community. This raid in the most populated city of North Carolina has already left more than 100 detainees and now extends to the capital, Raleigh.The Border Patrol has already detained 130 migrants in Charlotte: “Violent assailants, gang members and repeat offenders” Acc…
Chicago Sun Times
Usa newsAs immigration enforcement surges in North Carolina, Chicagoans share advice, whistles
When federal immigration agents moved into Chicago’s streets, the sound of whistles followed. For months, the sharp blasts rang through many of the city’s neighborhoods, alerting residents to the presence of agents and attracting observers and protesters.The whistles have grown into a symbol of resistance in Chicago — and have already spread to other parts of the country targeted by President Donald Trump’s immigration blitz.“It’s effective beca…
Charlotte, North Carolina’s largest city, has become the ultimate priority of the Trump administration’s anti-immigration offensive. Border Patrol agents began their operations on Saturday to stop as many migrants as possible, spreading fear on the streets of this city of 950,000 Democratic-controlled inhabitants. Continue reading
After weekend's Border Patrol surge, Stein says effort not making state safer
After a surge in Border Patrol activity in North Carolina’s largest city over the weekend, Gov. Josh Stein says the effort is “stoking fear,” not making Charlotte safer. The Trump administration has made the Democratic city of about 950,000 people…
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