RALEIGH, NC – According to reports, immigration enforcement operations within North Carolina are slated to expand into Raleigh following the launch of said operations in Charlotte earlier in November. The anticipated immigration enforcement operation prompted a statement from Raliegh’s mayor who clarified that the endeavor is not being operationally supported by local police.
As previously reported in Law Enforcement Today, Homeland Security announced the launch of “Operation Charlotte’s Web” on November 15th, with the aforementioned being a targeted immigration enforcement operation taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to a report from ABC News, “more than 130 people” were detained or apprehended by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)over a 48 hour period during the weekend launch of the Charlotte operation.
Following the ostensibly successful endeavor in Charlotte, reports have already surfaced that agents have started appearing in Raleigh as of November 18th. Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell had released a statement on the then-impending arrival of federal agents on November 17th, asserting that she wants community members to feel “safe” and emphasizing that local police will not be assisting with any immigration enforcement operations.
“As the capital city, it is important to us that everyone who lives, works, plays, and learns in Raleigh feels safe,” Mayor Cowell stated, adding, “We have been made aware that Customs and Border Protection are coming to Raleigh. While [the Raleigh Police Department] is not involved in immigration enforcement, we are committed to protecting our residents and to following the law.”
While the mayor of Raleigh’s statement on the matter was neither condemning nor endorsing of federal immigration enforcement operations taking place within the city, Democrat North Carolina Governor Josh Stein was a bit more outspoken with his criticisms of Homeland Security, telling the agency via social media, “Stop targeting people simply going about their lives because of the color of their skin, as you are doing in Charlotte.”
Governor Stein has also reportedly told his constituents via social media to call local authorities if they suspect ICE of doing something unlawful, writing, “To the people of Raleigh, if you see something wrong, record it and report it to local law enforcement. Let’s keep each other safe.” It’s unclear what local authorities could do when dealing with federal agents engaged in the course of their official duties, as federal officials have already addressed that efforts to arrest or obstruct agents doing so is both futile and illegal.
Operations within Charlotte are expected to conclude by November 21st, with ostensibly a similar timeline slated for Raleigh as approximately 200 agents are expected to be deployed over to New Orleans by the end of the week for the upcoming “Operation Catahoula Crunch.”
As previously reported in Law Enforcement Today, Homeland Security announced the launch of “Operation Charlotte’s Web” on November 15th, with the aforementioned being a targeted immigration enforcement operation taking place in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to a report from ABC News, “more than 130 people” were detained or apprehended by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)over a 48 hour period during the weekend launch of the Charlotte operation.
Following the ostensibly successful endeavor in Charlotte, reports have already surfaced that agents have started appearing in Raleigh as of November 18th. Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell had released a statement on the then-impending arrival of federal agents on November 17th, asserting that she wants community members to feel “safe” and emphasizing that local police will not be assisting with any immigration enforcement operations.
“As the capital city, it is important to us that everyone who lives, works, plays, and learns in Raleigh feels safe,” Mayor Cowell stated, adding, “We have been made aware that Customs and Border Protection are coming to Raleigh. While [the Raleigh Police Department] is not involved in immigration enforcement, we are committed to protecting our residents and to following the law.”
While the mayor of Raleigh’s statement on the matter was neither condemning nor endorsing of federal immigration enforcement operations taking place within the city, Democrat North Carolina Governor Josh Stein was a bit more outspoken with his criticisms of Homeland Security, telling the agency via social media, “Stop targeting people simply going about their lives because of the color of their skin, as you are doing in Charlotte.”
Governor Stein has also reportedly told his constituents via social media to call local authorities if they suspect ICE of doing something unlawful, writing, “To the people of Raleigh, if you see something wrong, record it and report it to local law enforcement. Let’s keep each other safe.” It’s unclear what local authorities could do when dealing with federal agents engaged in the course of their official duties, as federal officials have already addressed that efforts to arrest or obstruct agents doing so is both futile and illegal.
Operations within Charlotte are expected to conclude by November 21st, with ostensibly a similar timeline slated for Raleigh as approximately 200 agents are expected to be deployed over to New Orleans by the end of the week for the upcoming “Operation Catahoula Crunch.”
For corrections or revisions, click here.
The opinions reflected in this article are not necessarily the opinions of LET
Comments