North Carolina city braces for Border Patrol agents and immigration sweeps. Here's what to know

Local authorities say federal immigration agents plan to target North Carolina's largest city, prompting activists, elected officials and community groups to monitor any sweeps and support vulnerable Charlotte residents.
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North Carolina officials respond to unverified reports of U.S. Border Patrol agents coming to Charlotte

Charlotte officials are responding to a handful of unverified reports that U.S. Border Patrol teams are expected to conduct an operation in the city this month. Axios and our news partners at WBTV are working to verify the information.

Asheville 'may be a targeted city' as Border Patrol, ICE come to North Carolina, mayor says

Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer said that the city "may be targeted" in N.C. deployments by the U.S. Border Patrol and U.S. Immigration and Customs.

Asheville 'may be a targeted city' of ICE, Border patrol, mayor said

Asheville may be a targeted city of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection, according to city officials.

Governor Stein urges focus on crime fighting, not division, amid Border Patrol presence

Governor Josh Stein issued the following statement regarding Border Patrol Agents in North Carolina:Public safety is the top priority for all of us in governme
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