DHS begins immigration crackdown in Charlotte

Published November 15, 2025 9:49pm ET



The Department of Homeland Security began its federal immigration operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday, in what is the Trump administration‘s latest crackdown on illegal immigration in major U.S. cities.

In a press release, DHS announced the “surging” of federal law enforcement to the city as part of what is being called “Operation Charlotte’s Web.”

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