The Trump administration has spent much of this year implementing an aggressive immigration crackdown across several American cities. On Wednesday, government documents revealed the Trump administration intends to deploy U.S. Border Patrol agents to Charlotte, North Carolina, and New Orleans.
A federal official told the New York Times that plans for the operation are still being finalized. Charlotte is expected to be the first city where Border Patrol will be mobilized without the assistance of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. The deployment will take place after Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino exits Chicago. Federal agents will still be present in Chicago despite Bovino’s exit.
Border Patrol agents have been present in Chicago for the last two months, conducting “Operation Midway Blitz.” Judge Sara L. Ellis of the Federal District Court for the Northern District of Illinois has repeatedly lambasted Bovino for the tactics Border Patrol has employed throughout their time in Chicago. After seeing footage of Border Patrol blatantly ignoring her order to limit the use of tear gas, Ellis called Bovino a liar. The news that Bovino and his Border Patrol thugs are leaving is great for Chicago, but has understandably led to concerns in Charlotte.
According to WCNC, several city council members and North Carolina state legislators released a statement addressing Border Patrol potentially conducting operations in Charlotte. “Today, as reports circulate of possible federal immigration enforcement activity in Charlotte, we want to speak directly to our immigrant neighbors: you are not alone, and you belong here,” the statement read.
“Immigrants make Charlotte stronger. More than 150,000 foreign-born residents live in our city, contributing billions to our economy and enriching every neighborhood with culture, hard work, and hope. We recognize the fear and uncertainty these reports have caused, and we commit to continue sharing verified information and connecting families to trusted resources,” the statement added.
Source: Border Patrol Expected To Deploy In Charlotte, New Orleans
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