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Border Patrol's Aggressive Tactics Lead to 81 Arrests in Charlotte

11/17/2025

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U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested 81 individuals in Charlotte, North Carolina, in an operation criticized for its aggressive tactics.
The operation marked the state's largest immigrant arrest in a single day.
It targeted immigrant neighborhoods and closed businesses serving immigrants while churches appeared empty.
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino touted mission success without disclosing how many arrestees had criminal records.

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U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested 81 individuals in Charlotte, North Carolina, in an operation criticized for its aggressive tactics.
The operation marked the state's largest immigrant arrest in a single day.
It targeted immigrant neighborhoods and closed businesses serving immigrants while churches appeared empty.
Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino touted mission success without disclosing how many arrestees had criminal records.