Federal immigration agents descended on North Carolina’s biggest city Saturday, unleashing a new wave of raids as President Trump continues his crackdown on illegal immigration.
US Border Patrol agents were spotted making multiple arrests in Charlotte during an operation targeting “violent criminal illegal aliens” in the Democratic-run city, a move widely condemned by local officials.
“Americans should be able to live without fear of violent criminal illegal aliens hurting them, their families, or their neighbors,” Department of 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.”
She did not disclose any details about the sweep, such as the number of officers or their duties.
While the exact number of arrests remains unclear, local officials blasted the operation for “causing unnecessary fear and uncertainty” in a city home to more than 150,000 immigrant residents.
“We want people in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County to know we stand with all residents who simply want to go about their lives,” Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, Mecklenburg County Board Chair Mark Jerrell and Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board member Stephanie Sneed said in a joint statement.
“Each of our organizations have made commitments to the people we serve to protect their rights and dignity. We are committed to following the law and to protecting the rights of all people who call Charlotte and Mecklenburg County home. It is important for people to understand their rights.” --->READ MORE HERE
President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration reached Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday.
Federal officials said agents were making arrests in the city as the effort to protect American citizens from illegal alien crime continues, Newsmax reported Sunday.
In a statement, Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said, “Americans should be able to live without fear of violent criminal illegal aliens hurting them, their families, or their neighbors. We are surging DHS law enforcement to Charlotte to ensure Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed.”
Officials with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) have dubbed the surge “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” per NBC News.
Per the outlet, DHS “said nearly 1,400 Immigration and Customs Enforcement detainers across North Carolina ‘have not been honored,’ meaning those individuals were released back ‘on to North Carolina’s streets because of sanctuary policies.'”
Video footage shows U.S. Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino outside a store in Charlotte with other agents as they made an arrest. Several people filming them criticized what they were doing. One person said, “I bet you he was grocery shopping,” to which Bovino replied, “Could be. Criminals grocery shop. They gotta eat, too.”
Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino was just deployed to Charlotte, NC and he’s already getting busy arresting illegals:
— johnny maga (@_johnnymaga) November 16, 2025
“He was grocery shopping!”
“Could be. Criminals grocery shop. They gotta eat, too.” 🔥 pic.twitter.com/L15qxpJ86W
In a statement regarding the surge, Mecklenburg County Republican Party Chairman Kyle Kirby criticized Democrat leaders, saying they “have abandoned their duty to uphold law and order” and were also “demonizing the brave men and women of federal law enforcement,” per the Newsmax report. --->READ MORE HERE
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