NC Gov. Josh Stein says Border Patrol in Charlotte is 'stoking fear' and 'dividing our community'

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.

Border Patrol operations start in Charlotte as officials urge calm

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

Charlotte Church Goers Flee Border Patrol Raid—’We Thought Church Was Safe’

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

Border Patrol chief has left Chicago, but some communities remain on edge

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol Cmdr. Gregory Bovino has left Chicago for North Carolina​, but communities on Chicago have nevertheless remained on high alert since he departed.

Gregory Bovino and CBP are headed next to Charlotte, North Carolina. That was news to city officials

Before he got a call this week from CNN about reports US Border Patrol agents might be headed to Charlotte, North Carolina, City Councilmember Malcolm Graham had no idea such a plan was even in the cards.

Governor Stein urges focus on crime fighting, not division, amid Border Patrol presence

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

Border Patrol plans to expand Trump's immigration crackdown to Charlotte and New Orleans, with armored vehicles and special agents

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.
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