US Border Patrol's Charlotte Operation Has Come to an End, Officials Say
A five-day immigration crackdown in North Carolina's largest city has seemingly wound down, with federal officials confirming that US Border Patrol operations have ceased. The move comes as a relief for residents and business owners who had been targeted during the "Operation Charlotte's Web".
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles expressed her gratitude to the community, stating that she is relieved the intrusion by federal agents is over. She called on the city's residents to come together, moving forward beyond recent events.
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office also reported that federal officials had assured them that all operations were concluded on Thursday. However, it was noted that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will continue to operate in Mecklenburg County, maintaining its authority to detain and apprehend undocumented immigrants.
The operation, which began on November 15, targeted cities with sanctuary policies that allow undocumented individuals to roam freely on American streets. The Trump administration justified the surge by accusing local officials of not doing enough to combat immigration. During this time, over 250 arrests were made as part of "Operation Charlotte's Web", and efforts also expanded to surrounding areas including Raleigh.
Despite the operation coming to an end, concerns about human rights abuses persist. Residents had documented scenes of car windows being smashed, individuals being tackled to the ground, and bloodied, sparking widespread outrage.
The recent wave of immigration enforcement operations in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Memphis, and Washington D.C., has raised concerns among locals about the tactics used and whether human rights are being upheld. The surge in arrests has also led to a record high of 60,000 people in immigration detention.
President Trump's administration continues its campaign of mass deportation across the US, with another southern city, New Orleans, expected to face a new wave of Border Patrol operations dubbed the "Swamp Sweep".
A five-day immigration crackdown in North Carolina's largest city has seemingly wound down, with federal officials confirming that US Border Patrol operations have ceased. The move comes as a relief for residents and business owners who had been targeted during the "Operation Charlotte's Web".
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles expressed her gratitude to the community, stating that she is relieved the intrusion by federal agents is over. She called on the city's residents to come together, moving forward beyond recent events.
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office also reported that federal officials had assured them that all operations were concluded on Thursday. However, it was noted that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will continue to operate in Mecklenburg County, maintaining its authority to detain and apprehend undocumented immigrants.
The operation, which began on November 15, targeted cities with sanctuary policies that allow undocumented individuals to roam freely on American streets. The Trump administration justified the surge by accusing local officials of not doing enough to combat immigration. During this time, over 250 arrests were made as part of "Operation Charlotte's Web", and efforts also expanded to surrounding areas including Raleigh.
Despite the operation coming to an end, concerns about human rights abuses persist. Residents had documented scenes of car windows being smashed, individuals being tackled to the ground, and bloodied, sparking widespread outrage.
The recent wave of immigration enforcement operations in cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Memphis, and Washington D.C., has raised concerns among locals about the tactics used and whether human rights are being upheld. The surge in arrests has also led to a record high of 60,000 people in immigration detention.
President Trump's administration continues its campaign of mass deportation across the US, with another southern city, New Orleans, expected to face a new wave of Border Patrol operations dubbed the "Swamp Sweep".
. I mean, one day you're walking down the street in Charlotte and the next, federal agents are smashing car windows and tackling people to the ground 
. It's crazy how quickly things can escalate. And the fact that there were over 250 arrests made during "Operation Charlotte's Web" is just chilling. What's even more disturbing is that it seems like these operations are becoming the norm 
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. It's like they're targeting specific areas and communities, rather than focusing on actual border security issues 
. And let's not forget about the record high number of people in immigration detention - it's like they're just warehousing people without any regard for due process or human rights 
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. One thing's for sure, though - these kinds of operations need to stop ASAP 
they just keep on harassing innocent people and breaking windows in their own homes!!!! 250 arrests for what? 
so some politicians can say they did something about immigration? Newsflash: it's not that simple! 
these raids are traumatizing families, separating them from each other and causing them to live in fear. And for what? So the government can just deport people without even listening to their stories or giving them a chance to seek asylum? 
we need more compassion, more empathy, and more understanding, not more fear-mongering and violence! 
his admin's all about fear & division, not actual immigration reform. I mean, we're a country built by immigrants, so how can they just deport people w/o due process?! 
, you never know when the next op will pop up. we need to keep speaking out & supporting each other, 'cause that's what this country's all about - community 
I mean, I know some people might be mad about all those arrests and stuff, but come on 
who needs that kinda drama in their city? 
. Like, we all knew they'd still show up eventually 
. But for real tho, 250 people gettin' taken down? That's just crazy talk 
. And can we pls talk about those car windows getting smashed?! 
What a mess!
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this whole operation was super stressful for ppl in charlotte 
and can move on from all that drama 
meanwhile i'm still worried about them human rights abuses 
and people being tackled to the ground 
i'm all for helping those who come to our shores but it feels like we're treating humans like property instead of ppl 
it was super stressful for people living in Charlotte. I mean, imagine having your house and stuff smashed just because you're undocumented 
60k people detained rn and its all cuz of trumps campaign to mess w/ ppl lives 