CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Amid recent crackdowns on immigration and heightened U.S. border enforcement, questions have surfaced about so-called “Constitution-free zones” and whether they affect residents in the Queen City.

A recent post by a Charlotte-area Reddit user raised concerns about these zones and whether Charlotte falls within one. Constitution-free zones are widely understood to refer to areas within 100 miles of a U.S. border or coastline.

Let’s verify what this means for residents of the Queen City. • American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) • Rick Su, Professor at the University of North Carolina School of Law • the U.S. Constitution

American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU)

Rick Su, Professor at the University of North Carolina School of Law

the U.S. Constitution

What is a “Cons

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