Immigration

U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents were seen making arrests along two of Charlotte's main immigrant corridors on Saturday, prompting businesses to close and restaurants to lock their doors. The arrests preceded a protest in uptown, were tensions ran high over the deployment of federal immigration agents to Charlotte.

Immigrant communities in Charlotte are on edge after Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said Border Patrol agents could arrive in the city as early as this weekend. Democratic state Rep. Aisha Dew speaks with WFAE about what worries her most as residents await clarity.

A demonstration is planned in uptown Charlotte ahead of the expected arrival of Border Patrol agents. Gov. Josh Stein is urging residents to "remain peaceful" and to record inappropriate behavior by federal agents with their phones.

A planned operation involving U.S. Border Patrol agents in Charlotte drew criticism from local Democrats and immigrant advocates, while some Republican leaders say they trust federal authorities to carry out enforcement operations responsibly.

State lawmakers are requiring closer collaboration with Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools is reassuring families after news reports that federal border patrol agents are coming to Charlotte. The district emphasized that no immigration enforcement activity has occurred on school property.

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said Thursday that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are expected in Charlotte for an immigration operation as soon as Saturday.

New guidance from the Trump administration directs visa officers to consider common health ailments, including obesity and diabetes, when would-be immigrants seek to enter the U.S.

Elected officials in Charlotte say they remain in the dark following reports that U.S. Border Patrol agents are gearing up for a major operation in the city. In a joint statement, local Democrats called for more transparency.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is reportedly shifting resources from Chicago to Charlotte for a new immigration enforcement operation expected to start this month.