ICE agents sweep through Charlotte and Raleigh.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has officially entered North Carolina for their raids. Their primary focus was on the city of Charlotte last weekend before moving into Raleigh Nov. 18 and 19.

Whilst in Charlotte, the federal agents detained more than 200 people in just three days. According to reports, 44 of those detained had previous criminal records for charges like DUI’s, assault or trespassing. A large number of the remaining detainees were taken into custody for immigration related issues. This has caused a lot of unease in the community as parents are hesitant to send their children to school.

Even some naturalized citizens expressed concern for their families safety…

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