Trump Administration Arrests 250 in Charlotte Immigration Operation

The Trump administration has launched an aggressive immigration enforcement operation in Charlotte, North Carolina, resulting in more than 250 arrests of noncitizens as of mid-November 2025. The effort, known as Operation Charlottes Web, began on a Saturday in the state's largest city and is part of a nationwide surge in federal deployments aimed at targeting individuals with criminal records.

Department of Homeland Security officials, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol agents, led the initial phase of the operation. In the first two days, agents arrested over 130 people, with 81 detentions on the opening day alone. Those taken into custody included individuals with prior convictions or charges ranging from gang membership and aggravated assault to felony larceny, possession of stolen goods, driving under the influence, and illegal reentry after deportation. A DHS spokesperson stated that all those arrested had violated U.S. immigration laws.

The operation reflects President Donald Trump's priority during his second term to focus on deporting noncitizens convicted of crimes. Federal authorities have emphasized the need for cooperation from local and...