81 People Arrested to Launch a Strong ‘Charlotte’s Web’ Deportation Effort Aimed at Undocumented Immigrants

Operation Charlotte Web Targets Undocumented Immigrants

The Department of Homeland Security initiated Operation Charlotte Web on Saturday, focusing on undocumented immigrants with criminal backgrounds. This operation has already resulted in numerous arrests.

DHS stated that the goal of the operation is to target “criminal illegal aliens” who might have been drawn to North Carolina due to the presence of politicians who offer sanctuary, allowing them to feel secure in their illegal activities. As noted by the New York Times, 81 individuals were apprehended during the operation’s first day.

Border Patrol Chief Agent Gregg led the weekend activities, having conducted similar deportation efforts in cities like Los Angeles and Chicago previously.

Tricia McLaughlin, the assistant secretary for public affairs at DHS, expressed that “Americans should be able to live without fear of violent criminal illegal aliens.” She emphasized the urgency of deploying enforcement in Charlotte to protect citizens and address safety threats, recalling the tragic outcomes faced by victims of such individuals.

A press release from DHS revealed profiles of seven individuals arrested, highlighting serious offenses including pedophilia and murder. The release suggested that many were “put back on the streets” due to a lack of cooperation from local authorities with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

As Operation Charlotte Web unfolded, Chief Agent Bovino shared updates via social media about the arrests made due to violent criminal histories.

However, North Carolina Governor Josh Stein appeared to critique the operation, stating that the focus should be on apprehending violent criminals and drug traffickers. He asserted that many individuals detained by ICE and Border Patrol are not convicted criminals, and some may even be American citizens.

Stein encouraged residents to document any injustices they witness involving federal agents and to report them to local law enforcement, stating, “That’s the North Carolina way.”

The operation’s name, while linked to the city of Charlotte, also references the well-known children’s novel from 1952 about a pig and a spider. Martha White, the granddaughter of the author E.B. White, condemned the use of her grandfather’s work in relation to the operation, arguing that he would not have supported such aggressive tactics.