More than 250 arrested in Charlotte as US immigration crackdown escalates

North Carolina officials announced that the US Border Patrol has concluded its operations in Charlotte, which were part of a broader immigration enforcement strategy initiated by the Trump administration targeting Democrat-led cities. This decision follows significant community concerns regarding aggressive immigration policies and their impact on local residents.

Federal immigration sweeps have expanded to Raleigh, North Carolina's capital, as local officials report the presence of border patrol and ICE agents. This follows a weekend in which over 100 arrests were made in Charlotte. Mayor Janet Cowell confirmed the federal agents' presence but noted that the city was unaware of the number of agents involved in the operation. The state's Democratic governor has criticized these federal actions, expressing concern over their impact on community safety.

US immigration officers detained more than 130 individuals in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the weekend. This operation is part of a broader enforcement strategy that has raised concerns among local communities about the impact of aggressive immigration policies. The raids have sparked fear and anxiety among residents, particularly within immigrant populations, as they navigate the implications of these actions on their daily lives.