The administration of US President Donald Trump has targeted Democrat-led cities like Charlotte for a surge in immigration enforcement operations.Officials in North Carolina have signalled that the federal immigration crackdown in the city of Charlotte has wound down, ending five days of immigration raids and protests.On Thursday, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles said that the United States Border Patrol had seemingly ended its crackdown on the Democrat-led city.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“It appears that U.S. Border Patrol has ceased its operations in Charlotte. I’m relieved for our community and the residents, businesses, and all those who were targeted and impacted by this intrusion,” she wrote on social media.“As we move forward, it is essential that we come together — not as separate groups divided by recent events, but as one Charlotte community.”The Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office also said federal officials had assured Sheriff Garry McFadden that they had concluded “Operation Charlotte’s Web” and that no further operations would occur on Thursday.“It is important to clarify that while the ‘Charlotte’s Web’ operation has ended, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will continue to operate in Mecklenburg County as they always have,” a statement from the sheriff’s department said.“ICE maintains full authority to detain, apprehend, and take into custody any undocumented immigrant in accordance with federal law.”The operation began on November 15, when the administration of US President Donald Trump announced it was “surging resources” to Charlotte.It justified the surge by accusing local officials of embracing “sanctuary” policies that allow undocumented people to “roam free on American streets”. Advertis …
