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DHS launches "Operation Charlotte's Web" in North Carolina

  1. Original Date Announced

    November 15, 2025

    DHS launched "Operation Charlotte's Web" targeting undocumented immigrants in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to a DHS press release, the operation "will target the criminal illegal aliens who flocked to the Tar Heel State because they knew sanctuary politicians would protect them and allow them to roam free on American streets."

    2025.11.15 DHS Launches Operation Charlotte's Web
  2. Subsequent Trump and Court Action

    November 24, 2025

    2025.11.23 Reported: ‘Is the price of doing this worth it?’: North Carolina Republicans worry about Trump immigration raids - Politico

    Politico reports that North Carolina Republicans are increasingly concerned that the Trump administration’s aggressive state immigration-enforcement operations could negatively impact the party's performance in upcoming 2026 elections. Internal friction has emerged following high-profile incidents, including the detention of a U.S. citizen by federal agents and a raid at a country club. Former Governor Pat McCrory noted that while Republicans traditionally held a political advantage on immigration by targeting persons with criminal records, the "disjointed implementation" of recent sweeps may be alienating North Carolina voters.

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Current Status

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Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Change in Practice
Subject Matter: Interior Border
Agencies Affected: ICE

Commentary

  • 2025.11.19 American Immigration Council - Charlotte’s Immigrant Community Continues to Fight for What They Helped Build

    The American Immigration Council (AIC) observes that Operation Charlotte's Web is an escalation of the administration's immigration enforcement in the South. AIC warns that these tactics, enabled by recent Supreme Court commentary on "roving patrols," disproportionately target Latinos, threaten trust in law enforcement, and jeopardize immigrant-owned businesses.

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