Border Patrol operations start in Charlotte as officials urge calm

NBC News•Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 7:44:15 PM

Federal agents have commenced arrests in Charlotte, North Carolina, as Border Patrol operations began on Saturday. The Department of Homeland Security stated that the purpose of these operations is to ensure the safety of Americans and eliminate public safety threats. Local officials have attempted to reassure residents amid rising anxiety regarding the operations, emphasizing that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department does not engage in federal immigration enforcement.

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