As we wrote on Friday, state and local Democrats in North Carolina began chattering wildly this week after word began to circulate that after making progress in rounding up criminal illegal aliens in Chicago, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) was preparing immigration operations to begin soon in Charlotte.
Some of the resistance came from city council members as well as the sheriff of Mecklenburg County, where Charlotte is located. But it was fear-mongering by one congresswoman and a state governor that caught the attention of Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino when they failed to recognize the difference between the words “immigrant” and “illegal alien.” He helped them with a tutorial on his X account.
“Immigrants, rest assured, we have your back, just like we did in Chicago and Los Angeles,” he wrote. “Representative Adams, perhaps you and Governor Stein should understand the difference between an illegal alien and an immigrant. Illegal aliens have NO PLACE in our communities and must self-deport through CBP Home.”
Now it's official. It's called “Operation Charlotte's Web,” according to a new DHS press release issued Saturday evening. Here are some of the criminals that the Border Patrol is hunting on the streets:
These are some of the illegal alien criminals DHS is looking for in Charlotte. https://t.co/C0NkPwxlr0 pic.twitter.com/oEadiOFvBt
— MURPHY_MITCH (@Murphy_Mitch1) November 16, 2025
There is also a statement from the Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security. Trisha McLaughlin, as reported by Andy Weber of local Queen City News, added that there are already “numerous videos” on social media showing Border Patrol in action:
NEW: Numerous videos of Border Patrol agents are circulating in Charlotte, but now DHS is officially confirming they are here and conducting operations. @Queen_City_News pic.twitter.com/BQNIpYLzIu
— Andy Weber (@andy_weber_tv) November 15, 2025
If you can't read the statement, it reads:
“Americans should be able to live without fear that violent criminal illegal aliens will harm them, their families, or their neighbors. We are deploying DHS law enforcement to Charlotte to keep Americans safe and address threats to public safety. There are too many victims of illegal criminals. President Trump and Secretary Noem will stand up for Americans when safe-haven politicians won’t.”
SEE: Tom Homan took Catholic bishops to school after they released a video attacking immigration policies
Let's watch some videos together:
Warning: The videos below contain strong language.
Here we see a dozen Border Patrol vehicles heading to Charlotte:
🚨 WATCH: DOZENS of Border Patrol trucks were seen entering downtown Charlotte, North Carolina, as DHS begins another mass deportation campaign in the Democratic stronghold
We need to see this in ALL blue cities! 🔥
NO SAFETY FOR ILLEGALS! pic.twitter.com/RmBfRtZx5H
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) November 15, 2025
Unsurprisingly, the Democrats' intimidation tactics worked here as well, as the anti-ICE crowd made itself heard and seen:
DHS patrols began in Charlotte, North Carolina, as did the mob. It looks like Democrats are already encouraging them to go after DHS agents. pic.twitter.com/5qt2pifX9u
— Kim “Katie” USA (@KimKatieUSA) November 15, 2025
In the video, a woman inside the nail salon can be heard saying the name of Jesus and then calling the officers “demons.” And people outside harass and swear at them while they are working:
In the name of Jesus! 🤣
DHS agents are already starting work this morning in Charlotte, North Carolina. pic.twitter.com/5zE8caRDew
— Kim “Katie” USA (@KimKatieUSA) November 15, 2025
Here's a Spectrum News report showing some current immigration operations:
Border Patrol agents entered Charlotte and began detaining people.
DHS assistance. Sec. Trisha McLaughlin says, “We are deploying DHS law enforcement to Charlotte to keep Americans safe and eliminate threats to public safety.” #ncpol
Latest news on what's happening in North Carolina 👇 pic.twitter.com/o7Udmnw8t2
— Reuben Jones (@ReubenJones1) November 15, 2025
Border Patrol officers load people into their van as women in the background of the video speak Spanish:
DHS detained Juan in Monroe-Charlotte, North Carolina. Goodbye amigo! pic.twitter.com/qRWNKnSIzZ
— Kim “Katie” USA (@KimKatieUSA) November 15, 2025
Last but not least, here's Gregory Bovino in Charlotte, outreaching and helping Queen City residents when a woman demanded to know why agents were questioning people outside a grocery store. His answer is perfect!
Look:
NEW: American hero Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino and his agents are accosted by a Karen couple at a grocery store in Charlotte, North Carolina, while arresting an illegal alien.
Karen: “He was grocery shopping.”
Bovino: “Maybe. Grocery store for criminals. They need…” pic.twitter.com/l1OU1ziYaE
— RedWave Press (@RedWave_Press) November 16, 2025
Bovino: “Maybe. The criminals have a grocery store. They need to eat too.”
President Trump spoke in a new interview released Friday about how much the new president has changed, especially when it comes to securing borders and keeping Americans safe across the country:
.@POTHUS on the border: “For the first four years I had a very secure border, but now I have a really secure border, but I didn’t have to go to Congress for it. You are the president.” pic.twitter.com/ptWTTBOWwY
— Rapid Response 47 (@RapidResponse47) November 15, 2025
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