Thu Nov 20 20:56:58 UTC 2025: Charlotte Immigration Raids End, Leaving Community Relieved and Concerned
Charlotte, NC – A five-day surge of immigration enforcement operations in Charlotte, North Carolina, dubbed “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” has ended, according to local officials. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles expressed relief for the community after the crackdown, which she said targeted residents and businesses.
The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that federal officials had assured Sheriff Garry McFadden that no further operations would occur. However, the sheriff’s department clarified that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will continue to operate in the county.
The Trump administration justified the operation, which began on November 15, by accusing Charlotte officials of embracing “sanctuary” policies. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) reported over 250 arrests were made during the operation, which also expanded to Raleigh and surrounding areas.
The operation faced strong opposition from Charlotte residents, with protests erupting outside businesses and schools. Demonstrators gathered outside businesses, like Manolo’s Bakery, which temporarily closed in fear of raids.
Concerns about human rights abuses also arose, with reports of car windows being smashed and individuals being tackled.
Similar operations are expected to continue in other Democrat-led cities, including New Orleans (“Swamp Sweep”), Los Angeles, Chicago, Memphis, and Washington, D.C. This push comes as immigration detention numbers reach record highs under the Trump administration’s mass deportation policies.
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