**DHS Continues Enforcement Efforts in Charlotte, North Carolina**
Charlotte, NC – The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has confirmed that its operation to arrest illegal immigrants with criminal records in Charlotte, North Carolina, is ongoing. This announcement comes after some local officials incorrectly stated that the operation had ended.
As of Wednesday, over 425 individuals have been apprehended in the Charlotte area as part of “Operation Charlotte’s Web.” This operation, which began in mid-November, specifically targets those who have broken the law, including offenses like domestic violence, drunk driving, and crimes against children. The names of those arrested have not been made public.
A DHS spokesperson stated, “The U.S. Department of Homeland Security and federal agencies are focused on removing dangerous criminal illegal aliens through Operation Charlotte’s Web. This operation has led to the arrest of over 425 illegal aliens since it began.”
The need for such operations highlights the importance of securing our borders and enforcing our immigration laws. When individuals enter our country illegally and then commit crimes, it undermines the safety and security of our communities. It’s the federal government’s duty to protect its citizens.
On November 20th, the Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office released a statement claiming the operation had concluded. However, a DHS official quickly refuted this claim.
DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin posted on X, stating, “Wrong. Operation Charlotte’s Web isn’t ending anytime soon,” directly responding to a news report that said the operation was over.
The timing of this operation is crucial, especially as some politicians continue to push for open border policies. These policies often lead to an increase in crime and strain on social services. Enforcing our existing laws is a vital step in maintaining order and protecting American citizens.
Homeland Security has not announced when Operation Charlotte’s Web will officially conclude. The number of agents currently in the city is also unknown.
It is important to note that Governor Josh Stein of North Carolina criticized the operation, stating, “We’ve seen masked, heavily armed agents in paramilitary garb driving unmarked cars, targeting American citizens based on their skin color, racially profiling, and picking up random people in parking lots and off of our sidewalks, this is not making us safer. It’s stoking fear and dividing our community.”
The Governor’s statement raises concerns about how the operation is being perceived by some. It is essential that law enforcement actions are conducted fairly and without bias. However, it is also crucial to recognize that enforcing immigration laws is not about targeting individuals based on their skin color but about upholding the rule of law.
During the initial days of the operation, several schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg district saw student walkouts in protest of the federal presence. Reports indicate that over 56,000 students were absent from school during this period.
While the focus has been on Charlotte, reports suggest that Border Patrol and ICE teams have also shifted attention to the Raleigh-Durham area. This indicates a broader effort to enforce immigration laws across the state.
The situation in North Carolina highlights the ongoing debate about immigration enforcement in the United States. While some advocate for more lenient policies, others believe in the importance of securing our borders and removing those who have broken the law. The actions of DHS in North Carolina reflect the commitment to enforcing existing laws and protecting communities from criminal activity.
