Federal immigration crackdown in Charlotte has ended, sheriff says Nation Nov 20, 2025 2:43 PM EST

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — A federal immigration crackdown centered around North Carolina’s largest city of Charlotte appeared to be over after less than a week as Border Patrol agents now turn their attention toward New Orleans, where the next big operation is expected.

Federal officials confirmed with Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden that the U.S. Customs and Border Protection operation known as “ Operation Charlotte’s Web ” was officially over following hundreds of arrests, the sheriff’s office said Thursday.

No border agent operations will occur in Charlotte on Thursday, the sheriff’s office said. A spokesperson for the Border Patrol agency didn’t immediately respond to an email s

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