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DHS touts new arrests as it ramps up operations in Charlotte

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Customs and Border Protection agents have arrested at least 130 people in North Carolina's largest city since it began operations there over the weekend.

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  • Federal immigration agents arrested more than 100 people in Charlotte as part of Operation Charlotte's Web. 3s
  • Residents reported encounters with agents near churches, apartment complexes, and stores, raising concerns about racial profiling and community fear. 2m 39s
  • The operation has divided political opinion, with Republicans supporting and Democrats opposing the effort. 14s
  • A violent incident occurred when a U.S. citizen drove at law enforcement agents, resulting in a high-speed chase and one officer injured. 3m 27s
  • It is unclear how long Operation Charlotte's Web will continue in the area. 3m 56s
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