Federal agents from U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) began enforcement operations in Charlotte on Nov. 15, leading to a significant response from local officials and business owners. Gephardt Daily+1
Key points:
- Agents targeted immigrants alleged to be in the U.S. illegally, prompting some businesses along East/West Charlotte to temporarily close. Gephardt Daily
- Local government leaders emphasized that Charlotte’s strength lies in its diversity and reassured residents that immigrants contributing to the community are valued. Gephardt Daily
- There have been various claims and misinformation about the operation—fact-checkers found several to be inaccurate or misleading. WRAL News
This story has local social, economic and political implications: for small business operations in areas impacted, for community trust and police/federal coordination, and for how Charlotte positions itself in national discussions about immigration.
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