Operation Charlotte's Web: Border Patrol Immigration Operation in Charlotte, NC

Operation Charlotte's Web Launched

• 🎯 Operation Charlotte's Web is a new immigration operation deployed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in Charlotte, North Carolina.
• 🚨 The operation involves Border Patrol agents and is part of a larger federal crackdown on illegal immigration across the US.

DHS Justification and Claims

• 🗣️ DHS states the operation targets approximately 58,000 unauthorized immigrants in Charlotte, blaming Democrat sanctuary policies for their presence.
• ⚠️ DHS claims they are targeting individuals described as "the worst of the worst criminal illegal aliens" who were allegedly released onto the streets.
• 🔍 The department has not linked the operation to a specific event, but it follows heightened national attention on the city after a fatal stabbing.

Community and Local Leader Reactions

• 😟 The community in Charlotte is reportedly scared and pushing back against the operation, with immigrant-owned stores closing and residents avoiding daily tasks.
• 📢 City and county leaders have issued joint statements calling the raids unnecessary, stating they create panic rather than promote safety.
• 🇺🇸 A Honduran-born US citizen was temporarily detained after agents smashed his car window but was later released without charges.

Concerns and Safety Arguments

• ⚖️ Republican Chairman Abdul Ali views the operation as a necessary tool to combat Fentanyl and human trafficking in Charlotte.
• 🛡️ DHS maintains the operation is intended to ensure Americans are safe and remove public safety threats.