CHARLOTTE, N.C. — With Border Patrol expected to head to Charlotte for a reported immigration operation , WCNC Charlotte has received several questions on social media.

Many are wondering what powers Border Patrol has if and when they come to the Queen City, and if the governor or mayor can stop them from coming. • Congress.gov • The Department of Homeland Security

According to the Department of Homeland Security, more than 3,000 illegal immigrants have been arrested in “Operation Midway Blitz” in Chicago.

That operation began in September and targeted people without legal status in the Chicago area. With the operation potentially switching to Charlotte, many are wondering if the governor or the mayor could stop them from coming to the Queen City.

According to Congress.gov, because

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