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As President Donald Trump’s administration cracks down on immigration enforcement in the U.S., its efforts in North Carolina are expected to expand to Raleigh, the state capital.

“We have been made aware that Customs and Border Protection are coming to Raleigh,” Mayor Janet Cowell said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital.

“While RPD is not involved in immigration enforcement, we are committed to protecting our residents and to following the law. I can confirm that the Raleigh Police Department has not participated in any immigration planning activities. Above all, Raleigh is a safe city, with crime down year-over-year. Public safety is a priority for me and this City Council,” she noted in the statement.

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