Overview
- Homeland Security confirmed a surge of federal law enforcement to Charlotte, with Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin saying the goal is to remove public-safety threats.
- Agents were observed making arrests Saturday across multiple corridors, with community groups citing activity on South Boulevard, Archdale, Arrowood, Central Avenue, Rosehaven and Sharon Amity.
- Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, County Commissioner Mark Jerrell and school board chair Stephanie Sneed said the operation caused unnecessary fear and expressed support for residents.
- Local officials emphasized that the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department is not participating in immigration enforcement and urged residents to remain calm.
- Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said he was told earlier in the week that federal agents would arrive, reflecting limited advance notice seen in prior deployments in cities such as Chicago and Portland.