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Border Patrol Expands Controversial Crackdown to Raleigh

11/18/2025

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Federal Border Patrol agents will expand operations to Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday.
The expansion is part of the immigration crackdown under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Critics say the crackdown targets Democratic cities and profiles Hispanic individuals.
The Department of Homeland Security says 44 of those arrested in Charlotte had criminal histories.
Incidents during the weekend included detaining a U.S. citizen and approaching individuals in public spaces, raising concerns.

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Federal Border Patrol agents will expand operations to Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday.
The expansion is part of the immigration crackdown under U.S. President Donald Trump.
Critics say the crackdown targets Democratic cities and profiles Hispanic individuals.
The Department of Homeland Security says 44 of those arrested in Charlotte had criminal histories.
Incidents during the weekend included detaining a U.S. citizen and approaching individuals in public spaces, raising concerns.