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November 20, 2025administration statement

Agents leave Charlotte as DHS insists the operation isn't ending

Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden said Operation Charlotte's Web had ended after more than 370 arrests. DHS spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin contradicted him, posting that the operation isn't ending anytime soon and that ICE would keep working the county. Mayor Vi Lyles said she felt relieved when agents appeared to leave.