Federal immigration enforcement operations have begun in Charlotte, North Carolina, raising concerns among local officials and residents. As part of a wider crackdown initiated by the Trump administration, U.S. Border Patrol and ICE agents are reportedly conducting sweeps to apprehend undocumented individuals. Tensions have flared as community leaders express their discontent with federal enforcement, urging calm amidst a climate of fear. Local officials, including the mayor of Asheville, have voiced their opposition, suggesting that cities like Asheville may also be targeted. Immediate reports include encounters between Border Patrol and workers in local businesses, prompting discussions of potential protests. The immigration surge comes in light of rising crime rates alongside increasing federal presence in the region, leaving residents uncertain about the implications of these operations.