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Charlotte Officials Condemn Immigration Crackdown as Invasion

11/16/2025

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Charlotte officials label the immigration crackdown an invasion and prepare for it.
Mecklenburg County Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell condemned the Trump administration's targeting of migrants and urged peaceful protest.
Sheriff Garry McFadden said U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents would begin operations soon, though no formal notification was received.
Governor Josh Stein noted most detainees have no criminal records, and JD Mazuera Arias said local resources will not support immigration enforcement.

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Charlotte officials label the immigration crackdown an invasion and prepare for it.
Mecklenburg County Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell condemned the Trump administration's targeting of migrants and urged peaceful protest.
Sheriff Garry McFadden said U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents would begin operations soon, though no formal notification was received.
Governor Josh Stein noted most detainees have no criminal records, and JD Mazuera Arias said local resources will not support immigration enforcement.