Border Patrol’s ‘last day in Charlotte’ arrives amid praise, protests, and community fear
Thursday marked what one source described as Customs and Border Protection’s “last day in Charlotte,” capping nearly a week of heightened immigration enforcement.
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WJZY) — One day after Border Patrol officially started making arrests in Charlotte, Gov. Josh Stein responded, saying that some of the agents' actions are "stoking fear" in the community. The governor posted on X Sunday afternoon, saying masked, heavily armed officers in unmarked vehicles are "racially profiling"…
CHARLOTTE (QUEEN CITY NEWS) -- Leaders in the Queen City are preparing for Border Patrol agents who could arrive as early as this weekend. Several state and local leaders issued a joint statement this week aimed at reassuring the immigrant community. Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools also sent a message to families on…
Charlotte Democrats have expressed their opposition to Border Patrol operations in the city, while Republican Congressman Tim Moore has defended the agents.