Summary
Federal agents detained more than 130 people suspected of being in the U.S. illegally during raids in Charlotte, North Carolina, part of President Donald Trump's intensified immigration enforcement efforts. The operation, named "Operation Charlotte’s Web," focused on areas like apartment complexes and shopping centers and included individuals with criminal records among those detained.
Key Facts
- Over 130 people were detained in Charlotte during the immigration raids.
- The operation took place over two days.
- The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) led the raids, calling it Operation Charlotte’s Web.
- 44 of those detained have criminal records, including gang membership and various offenses like assault and driving while intoxicated.
- The raids occurred in a city with approximately 950,000 people and a Democratic political leaning.
- Local officials have objected to the raids, arguing crime has decreased in the area.
- DHS aims to remove individuals it sees as threats to public safety as per its enforcement strategy.
- There has been criticism regarding the use of a children's book title for the operation’s name.
