FROM ABC NEWS: A surge of federal agents arrived in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday to take part in immigration arrests despite protests from the mayor and other local officials.
The Border Patrol operations, led by U.S. Customs and Border Protection commander-at-large Greg Bovino and dubbed “Operation Charlotte Web,” have not yet had any major clashes with local police or people in Charlotte,” sources told ABC News.
As word of the surge increased during the week, North Carolina officials dismissed arguments by the Trump administration that an increased federal presence was needed.
“We should all focus on arresting violent criminals and drug traffickers. Unfortunately, that’s not always what we’ve seen with ICE and Border Patrol Agents in Chicago and elsewhere in the country,” North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein, a Democrat, said in a statement Friday.
Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement: “We are surging DHS law enforcement to Charlotte to ensure Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed.”
Stein encouraged North Carolinians to record any “inappropriate behavior” and follow the law. Citizens answered the call, recording incidents where agents were involved.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) said it is not involved in any planning by the federal agents.
“CMPD officers are not authorized to assist with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) administrative warrants, which are civil in nature and not criminal,” the department said.
The arrival of ICE sparked protests in Charlotte.
A surge of federal agents arrived in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday to take part in immigration arrests despite protests from the mayor and other local officials. https://t.co/6FSQY6IbwC
— ABC News (@ABC) November 15, 2025
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