Archive · 18 Nov 2025
US Immigration Enforcement Surge: Over 130 Arrests in Charlotte, NC
The US government is trying to find and send home people living in Charlotte, North Carolina without permission.
They arrested over 130 people in just two days.
This made some people in Charlotte upset, so they protested.
Some Latino-owned businesses also closed.
The governor of North Carolina said the police might be targeting people based on their skin color, which is not fair.
US Border Patrol arrested over 130 people suspected of being in the US illegally in Charlotte, NC within 48 hours.
Operation is part of President Trump's nationwide mass deportation campaign.
Arrests sparked protests and business closures in Charlotte.
Mayors of Charlotte and Raleigh expressed support for impacted communities.
North Carolina Governor criticized the operation, alleging racial profiling.
- Who
- US Border Patrol, President Donald Trump, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, Mayors of Charlotte and Raleigh
- What
- Launched immigration enforcement surge in Charlotte, NC resulting in over 130 arrests
- When
- Over the weekend of November 15-16
- Where
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Why
- To enforce immigration laws and remove individuals living in the US illegally
Immigrant Rights Advocates & Critics
US Border Patrol & Trump Administration
Enforcement Approach
Immigrant Rights Advocates & Critics
Describes the approach as aggressive and potentially discriminatory, targeting communities based on skin color.
US Border Patrol & Trump Administration
States that the operation is part of a broader strategy to enforce immigration laws and remove individuals living in the US illegally.
- Operation
- Immigration enforcement surge
- Location
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Arrests Made
- Over 130
- Mayors' Response
- Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell expressed support for impacted communities
- Governor's Criticism
- North Carolina Governor Josh Stein criticized the operation, alleging racial profiling
