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What happened with ICE raids in Charlotte?

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ICE and Border Patrol conducted major raids in Charlotte, arresting nearly 100 people and sparking protests and fear among residents. Incidents included the injury of a U.S. citizen, confrontations at landscaping sites, and criticism from local officials over lack of coordination and community impact. The operation, called Charlotte's Web, is part of a broader national crackdown, with New Orleans listed as the next target.

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ICE detains dozens in Charlotte

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  • Federal immigration agents arrested 81 people in Charlotte during weekend raids at various locations.
  • A U.S. citizen drove a van at law enforcement during the operation, injuring an officer before being arrested. 9s
  • The raids sparked protests and fear among residents, with some avoiding public places. 20s
  • Some detainees, including Willy Isetuno, claimed legal status and were released after presenting documents. 52s
  • Internal documents indicate New Orleans is listed as the next target for immigration raids. 1m 55s
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ICE detains dozens in Charlotte
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CBS News
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ICE detains dozens in Charlotte

Federal immigration agents conducted raids across Charlotte over the weekend, arresting 81 people on Saturday at locations including landscaping jobs and shopping centers.

ICE detains dozens in Charlotte
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CBS News
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ICE detains dozens in Charlotte

Videos posted online showed some detainees claiming legal status, including Willy Isetuno, who filmed federal agents breaking his truck window and detaining him Saturday, despite his assertion of citizenship.

ICE detains dozens in Charlotte
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ICE detains dozens in Charlotte

Coordination between federal agents and local or state officials has been described as 'basically nonexistent.'

Nearly 100 arrested in Charlotte by Border Patrol and ICE
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CBS America
18 hours ago
Nearly 100 arrested in Charlotte by Border Patrol and ICE

Homeland Security officials report about 100 people were arrested Saturday in Charlotte by Border Patrol and ICE during Operation Charlotte's Web.

Nearly 100 arrested in Charlotte by Border Patrol and ICE
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CBS America
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Nearly 100 arrested in Charlotte by Border Patrol and ICE

Cell phone video shows U.S. Border Patrol smashing Willie Acetuno's car window after he refused to open his door; Acetuno, a Honduran-born American citizen, was injured during the arrest.

Nearly 100 arrested in Charlotte by Border Patrol and ICE
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Nearly 100 arrested in Charlotte by Border Patrol and ICE

Today marked the second day of protests in Charlotte over the immigration crackdown, with residents expressing fear of potential abuse by federal agents.

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Border Patrol confrontations in Charlotte

Border patrol agents were seen smashing a window of a man's pickup truck. The 46-year-old U.S. citizen from Honduras was stopped, forcibly removed, and released after proving citizenship.

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Border Patrol confrontations in Charlotte

Charlotte's mayor criticized the federal action, stating it is causing unnecessary fear and uncertainty.

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Federal immigration agents launch immigration crackdown in Charlotte

Operation, named Charlotte's Web by the Department of Homeland Security, began Saturday; CBP agents have made arrests, questioned gardeners at a Home Depot parking lot, and smashed windows.

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