Summary
Federal agents plan to begin an immigration enforcement operation in Charlotte, North Carolina soon, as part of President Trump's strategy to enforce immigration laws in Democratic cities. Local officials and activists are preparing the immigrant community for this increased federal presence. The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department states it will not participate in these federal operations.
Key Facts
- Federal officials confirmed a plan to send U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents to Charlotte, North Carolina, as early as this weekend.
- Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden announced the operation, but his office hasn't been asked to help.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has not commented on specific operations.
- President Trump supports these operations to enforce immigration laws and says they help fight crime.
- Charlotte has a large immigrant population, with over 150,000 foreign-born residents.
- Local officials and groups are organizing to support and inform the immigrant community.
- Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police clarified they are not involved in enforcing federal immigration laws.
- Similar operations have previously occurred in other cities like Los Angeles and Chicago.
