Summary
Federal Border Patrol agents will begin operations in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday, according to the city's mayor. This follows a series of immigration enforcement actions in nearby Charlotte. Local leaders have expressed concern about the lack of coordination and the focus of these operations.
Key Facts
- Federal Border Patrol agents will start work in Raleigh from Tuesday.
- Mayor Janet Cowell confirmed the operation and said it was uncoordinated with the city.
- The Raleigh Police Department informed the mayor about the federal operation.
- Similar enforcement actions in Charlotte have led to over 130 arrests since Saturday.
- Enforcement efforts are part of a broader initiative targeting immigration in Democratic cities.
- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security did not provide details about the operation.
- The Raleigh Police Department stated it is not involved in immigration enforcement.
- Local officials, including Durham's mayor, criticized the operations for causing fear and potentially undermining safety.
