Federal authorities conducted raids on Saturday (November 15, 2025) in the banking hub of Charlotte, North Carolina, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said, expanding its crackdown on illegal immigration to the U.S. South.
“We are surging DHS law enforcement to Charlotte to ensure Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed,” DHS spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement. “There have been too many victims of criminal illegal aliens.”
DHS, which oversees U.S. Customs and Border Protection, did not provide details on the operation, including how many law enforcement officers took part or the number of people detained.
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Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, a Democrat, and city commissioners on Saturday (November 15) urged people to seek help, including from the Charlotte and Mecklenburg County Police Department, which is not participating in the federal raids. “There are a number of organizations standing ready to assist individuals seeking legal guidance on immigration matters,” the city officials said in a statement.
