Border Patrol preparing to leave Charlotte, plan to mobilize in New Orleans next

Border Patrol agents arrested more than 250 people in Charlotte this past week and, according to reports, could begin operations in Louisiana and Mississippi as soon as next week.
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Update: Mayor, police, sheriff confirm Border Patrol is leaving Charlotte

A law enforcement source with knowledge of the operation said Thursday that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents are leaving Charlotte. Agents have been in the city conducting sweeps since Saturday,

Man documenting Border Patrol in Charlotte arrested, freed Tuesday from FBI office

His attorney said the FBI would not allow him to meet with his client before federal officials questioned him, which would violate the Constitution.

Why House Speaker Destin Hall wants the Border Patrol to come back to NC

In an exclusive interview with The N&O, Republican NC House Speaker Destin Hall tied the Border Patrol presence to recent lack of ICE cooperation by sheriffs.
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East Charlotte businesses lose thousands as Border Patrol leaves residents afraid to leave their homes

Since Customs and Border Protection arrived in Charlotte Saturday, many immigrant families have been afraid to leave their homes. Some Hispanic businesses have gotten creative about staying open.

Chief Border Patrol Agent Greg Bovino says ‘there’s no stopping’ ICE operations amid Charlotte protests

Chief Patrol Agent Greg Bovino says he is concerned by violence against I.C.E. agents but says his team is undeterred on ‘Jesse Watters Primetime.’

NC progressive faith leaders denounce Border Patrol actions in Triangle, Charlotte

We are not certain it would be advantageous for people to seek shelter inside places of worship,” one minister said.
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Almost all Republicans fully back Charlotte immigration raids, while Cooper and Stein urge targeted sweeps

Customs and Border Protection has been in Charlotte since Saturday conducting large immigrations raids citywide.
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