Overview
- Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said two federal officials told him CBP personnel are expected to begin operations in Charlotte as soon as Saturday or early next week.
- The Department of Homeland Security declined to discuss future operations, while Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks said no city is off-limits and declared there is no sanctuary from immigration laws.
- Reporting indicates some teams from the Chicago surge could be reassigned to Charlotte with sector chief Gregory Bovino expected to lead, though CBP has not publicly confirmed the move.
- The Charlotte‑Mecklenburg Police Department said it has not been asked to assist and does not participate in ICE operations, and the sheriff’s office said it has received no request for support.
- Local groups are organizing rights trainings and mutual-aid networks, as recent federal court orders in Chicago found constitutional violations by agents and imposed oversight on tactics.