North Carolina, Charlotte and Immigration
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Border Patrol in Charlotte, Nov. 16
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North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein spoke on Sunday evening about the Border Patrol activity in Charlotte over the weekend, saying that the actions of agents have been "stoking fear" and are "racial profiling.
DHS says the surge is meant to target public safety threats, but Charlotte leaders warn the federal operation is heightening fear.
Reports have emerged of federal agents arresting U.S. citizens amid the ongoing immigration crackdown taking place in the city.
Governor Josh Stein called on North Carolinians to remain peaceful. He says he supports the arrest of violent criminals.
The Trump administration is planning to dispatch Border Patrol agents to Charlotte and New Orleans to oversee immigration operations that could involve armored vehicles and special operations teams.
Governor Josh Stein issued the following statement regarding Border Patrol Agents in North Carolina:Public safety is the top priority for all of us in governme