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Federal Agents Leave Chicago For Charlotte, Arresting Over 130 People In 2 Days, Reports Say

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Federal agents arrested over 130 people in Charlotte, North Carolina, as part of Operation Charlotte’s Web, mirroring similar immigration enforcement efforts in Chicago. Local protests have erupted, with Asheville residents marching against the presence of federal agents, inspired by actions in Chicago. Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin defended the crackdown, claiming it aims to ensure public safety by removing threats. However, government data shows that only 16 of 614 individuals arrested in Chicago had significant criminal histories. Reports also indicate that agents are stopping and detaining Latino individuals, including U.

S. citizens, without clear cause. One citizen reported being forcibly removed from his vehicle, while a teenager was tackled and arrested in a grocery store. The enforcement actions have sparked fear and unrest in the community, leading to empty streets and public demonstrations. Border Patrol officials have not commented on the duration of the operation, which may soon expand to New Orleans.

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Chicago's Overnight Winter Parking Ban With 200 Violation Fines Returns Monday

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ICE Takes Kurdish Asylum Seeker The Day Before His Wife Became A US Citizen 'I Cannot Do This Alone'

Eva Gurtovaia celebrated her U.S. citizenship on Wednesday while her husband, Enes Abak, remained detained by immigration agents just a day earlier. Abak, a Kurdish asylum seeker from Turkey, faces challenges due to his pending political asylum application and fears for his safety if returned to his home country. Local supporters rallied to express their concerns over his detention and advocate for his release.