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.

(Reuters) -Federal agents arrested at least 81 people in Charlotte, North Carolina this weekend, a senior commander said on Sunday, marking a sharp escalation in the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign.

DHS says the surge is meant to target public safety threats, but Charlotte leaders warn the federal operation is heightening fear.

Border Patrol agents descended on Charlotte this weekend searching for immigrants in the country illegally. It remains unclear how long the agents will stay.

Protests erupted across North Carolina as hundreds rallied in Raleigh against Border Patrol operations in Charlotte, demanding an end to Trump's immigration policies. Demonstrators carried signs advocating for immigrant kindness and community unity,

US Customs and Border Protection agents were spotted in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, November 14, as the agency began its enforcement in the city, according to local news outlet WCNC.WCNC reported the first sighting was near Baleada Bar and Grill,

Reports have emerged of federal agents arresting U.S. citizens amid the ongoing immigration crackdown taking place in the city.

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