A Border Patrol surge, dubbed 'Operation Charlotte's Web,' led to over 80 arrests in Charlotte, NC, sparking widespread fear and controversy as federal agents were reported near churches, homes, and stores, despite objections from local leaders.
Top Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino announced over 80 arrests in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of 'Operation Charlotte's Web,' an immigration enforcement surge targeting the Democratic city. This operation, which Bovino documented on social media, has drawn fierce objections from local leaders and residents, who report federal agents near churches, apartment complexes, and stores. The initiative, justified by the Trump administration as combating crime, has prompted widespread fear, with Latino community groups reporting cancellations and a U.S. citizen claiming brief detention. Bovino's past operations in Chicago and Los Angeles faced lawsuits over the use of force, and critics in Charlotte, including a city council member-elect, condemned the targeting of houses of worship. While some local Republicans supported the 'rule of law,' the Department of Homeland Security has provided few details on the arrests, contributing to community tensions.
