Raleigh, North Carolina — U.S. Border Patrol agents have begun operations in Raleigh, Mayor Janet Cowell confirmed Monday evening, just days after federal officers launched a similar campaign in Charlotte. Cowell told NC Newsline she learned of the operation through law enforcement partners and said agents “may be active tomorrow.”
City officials have not been briefed on the scope of the operation or how long agents plan to remain. “We’ll be monitoring the situation and trying to keep everybody informed and safe,” Cowell said. She urged residents to contact police if they feel unsafe or witness unlawful activity.
Gov. Josh Stein also addressed the reports, saying federal officers should focus on “violent criminals, not neighbors walking down the street, going to church or putting up Christmas decorations.” Stein condemned what he described as racial profiling during earlier raids in Charlotte, urging Raleigh residents to “remain peaceful” and document any misconduct.
The expansion follows an ongoing federal campaign that began in Chicago and spread to multiple cities. Border Patrol says more than 130 people were arrested in Charlotte in recent days under “Operation Charlotte’s Web.” The Trump administration has framed these city operations as targeting organized crime and repeat offenders, though similar efforts in Chicago swept up many with no serious criminal record.
DHS officials declined to confirm future operations, citing policy restrictions.
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