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Federal Agents Heighten Immigration Enforcement in Charlotte

11/17/2025

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Federal law enforcement agents intensified their presence in Charlotte under U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policy.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the deployment, drawing alarm from Rep. Alma S. Adams (D-N.C.) over immigrant intimidation.
Witnesses reported Border Patrol agents pursuing individuals, including a U.S. citizen who said his car window was broken, and Border Patrol officials defended the actions as lawful.

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Story summary

Federal law enforcement agents intensified their presence in Charlotte under U.S. President Donald Trump’s immigration policy.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the deployment, drawing alarm from Rep. Alma S. Adams (D-N.C.) over immigrant intimidation.
Witnesses reported Border Patrol agents pursuing individuals, including a U.S. citizen who said his car window was broken, and Border Patrol officials defended the actions as lawful.