Afghanistan, Nov. 18 -- U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested over 130 migrants in Charlotte, North Carolina, during a federal crackdown on illegal immigration, drawing protests from local residents and officials.
U.S. federal border agents arrested more than 130 migrants on suspicion of illegal residence in Charlotte, North Carolina, during the first days of a targeted operation, authorities said.
The arrests occurred on November 15 and 16, according to Rob Brisley, a spokesperson for U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), who said the detentions were part of a federal crackdown on undocumented migrants.
Brisley emphasized that the agency would continue enforcing immigration laws until all undocumented individuals with criminal records ...