Immigration Enforcement Expands to Raleigh, North Carolina
Efforts to enforce immigration laws are set to extend to Raleigh, North Carolina, as the Trump administration intensifies its actions nationwide. Mayor Janet Cowell has confirmed that Customs and Border Protection will be making their way to the state capital.
In a statement to the public, Cowell emphasized that while the Raleigh Police Department won’t be involved in immigration enforcement, their focus remains on protecting residents and ensuring public safety. “Raleigh is a safe place, with crime decreasing year after year,” she noted, adding that public safety continues to be a priority for both her and the City Council.
North Carolina Governor Josh Stein also acknowledged, via social media, the reports regarding the Border Patrol’s operations moving into Raleigh. He has urged federal agents to concentrate on serious criminals rather than ordinary residents going about their daily lives. “We should not target people attending church or just putting up festive decorations,” he remarked, calling for peace within the community.
In response to inquiries, Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary at the Department of Homeland Security, stated that while they routinely enforce laws across the nation, they wouldn’t comment on potential future operations.
Additionally, the DHS is currently leading Operation Charlotte’s Web in North Carolina’s largest city, which has resulted in over 130 arrests in just two days as part of an increased push for immigration enforcement. It’s a significant move that’s drawn both support and concern within the community.
