Charlotte, immigration crackdown
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The CBP operation ended, but ICE will continue normal enforcement as Mecklenburg Sheriff McFadden pledges transparency and trust.
Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin’s words Thursday was in response to reports citing Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden saying he had confirmed the end of the operation with the agency. Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles on Thursday echoed the sheriff.
The federal immigration crackdown in Charlotte, North Carolina, known as "Operation Charlotte's Web," has come to an end, according to city officials.
After nearly a week in Charlotte, Border Patrol is planning to end Operation Charlotte's Web soon, according to an NBC News report. Two United States Department of Homeland Security officials told NBC News that the operation would be ending soon, "at least for now," and that Border Patrol may later return to the Queen City to resume its work.