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Federal immigration agents will expand enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh, mayor says

Following a Charlotte sweep arresting over 130 people, federal agents start operations in Raleigh targeting individuals with criminal records amid concerns over sanctuary policies.

  • Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell said federal immigration authorities will expand enforcement into Raleigh on Tuesday after agents arrested more than 130 people in Charlotte over the weekend.
  • Framing the move as part of a national push, DHS says it targets North Carolina due to so-called sanctuary policies, following Trump administration crackdowns in Los Angeles and Chicago.
  • Border Patrol is leading the operation, with about 200 CBP agents deployed to Charlotte and authorities saying those arrested include 44 individuals with criminal records.
  • Democratic state and local leaders objected to the unrequested federal action, while Gov. Josh Stein urged targeting violent criminals and asked Raleigh residents to report concerns.
  • By operating far from the border, Border Patrol actions beyond the 100-mile perimeter rule raise legal challenges and political disputes in deep-blue cities like Raleigh and Charlotte.
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