Most People Arrested in ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Hadn’t Been Convicted of Crimes
The Trump administration said federal agents would target the “worst of the worst,” but less than a third of those arrested had been convicted of a crime.
Where in North Carolina Is ICE Looking to Expand?
Immigration and Customs Enforcement currently has field offices in Charlotte, Cary, and Hendersonville, which are also described as temporary holding spaces.
Charlotte Man Seeks $1.25 Million in Damages Over Immigration Stop
The class-action lawsuit was the first legal salvo from November’s immigration enforcement crackdown.
How ICE Turned Charlotte’s Democratic Primary Into a Battleground
Carla Cunningham has long held her seat with little opposition. But a key vote turned this year’s primary into one of the most contentious.
Taking ICE to Court
A new federal lawsuit alleges immigration agents are making warrantless arrests.
Why Alamance County’s Pro-Trump Sheriff Iced Out ICE
Terry Johnson abruptly ended his agreement to hold immigrant detainees just before Trump’s crackdown in N.C.
Greensboro Responds to Potential ICE Detention Plans
Recently released documents include a proposal to use the site of the former American Hebrew Academy to detain immigrants. The city of Greensboro says it’s ready to push back.
More Immigration Coverage
Greg Bovino’s Last Stand
North Carolina native Greg Bovino was known for being theatrical and hyperaggressive. Those traits just cost him his job.
ICE Has Detained Some Native Americans. N.C. Republican Says ‘There Will be Mistakes.’
It’s unclear how many Native Americans have been detained by ICE, but it’s a recurring issue as the Trump administration carries out its mass deportation campaign.
N.C. Schools That Rely on International Teachers Brace for Visa Changes
The federal government approved more H-1B visas for K-12 education for North Carolina in 2025 than any other state except Texas.
Border Patrol’s N.C. Operation Was a Test for What’s Next
There’s a reason Customs and Border Protection, not just ICE, was deployed in Charlotte and Raleigh last week.
Pregnant and Undocumented in Charlotte
Fear of immigration enforcement actions almost kept a young mother away from a prenatal appointment.
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