US EditionUS Border Patrol Launches Immigration Sweep in Charlotte
The CBP-led sweep targeted immigrant neighborhoods, resulting in 81 arrests with many having criminal records, sparking protests and concerns over civil rights and community impact.
- On Saturday, U.S. Border Patrol began Operation Charlotte's Web in Charlotte, North Carolina, with Gregory Bovino, Border Patrol commander, touting dozens of arrests.
- DHS said the operation targets violent criminal illegal aliens and enforces nearly 1,400 detainers officials say sanctuary policies declined to honor, protecting Americans.
- By Sunday, Greg Asciutto said reports of CBP activity were overwhelming and residents reported agents at churches and apartment complexes; a United States citizen suspect drove a van at officers in University City, injuring one and yielding a firearm.
- Charlotte City Councilmember Malcolm Graham called the deployment unnecessary and politically motivated Friday, while Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department said it was not involved and past Gregory Bovino operations raised legal concerns.
- DHS's operation name, 'Operation Charlotte's Web,' drew criticism, with Mark Cancian noting `The ones that are chosen are chosen for a reason to project a message` and experts highlighting scrutiny of such names amid political rhetoric.
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