protesters against border patrol operations
On Sunday, November 16, hundreds participated in a protest and march in Moore Square, Raleigh, against the presence of the Border Patrol in North Carolina./Claudia Rivera, ELNC

These are them updates What we have today, November 18, regarding the Border Patrol's presence in Raleigh: what we know and what we don't know. 

What do we know? 

  • Until 4:00 pm, the platform Worker's Eye Siembra NC had reported nine spatial interactions at Home Depot or Lowe's stores, as well as apartment units in Durham, Cary, and Raleigh. Three people were arrested, two of them at the RTP airport.
  • The Department of Homeland Security reported that during the past three days of Operation Charlotte Web, they have arrested more than 200 immigrants. 130 until yesterday.
  • The site ICEOut.org There were 26 reports of Border Patrol sightings and presence in the Raleigh-Durham-Cary area and its surroundings. But they were only confirmed by them.
  • Durham County Board of Commissioners Chairwoman Nida Allam worked alongside immigrant rights organizers on Tuesday, traveling with them to various locations as they listened to reports of Border Patrol presence. Around noon, she went to Beauty World in Avondale Park and found three people being arrested behind the building.
  • Border Patrol agents were at the apartments this morning around 10:30 am The Point on Navajo DriveConfirmed by Siembra NC and other community leaders. Video here.

A Border Patrol agent remained inside his vehicle, a silver SUV, for several minutes; he then got out and entered the Lowe's store located on Highway 70 between Garner and Raleigh. The incident was captured on video. Enlace Latino NC  on camera around 11:30 am

Around 10:30 a.m., Geoffrey Chandler of Raleigh saw approximately eight federal agents putting a handcuffed man into a black SUV in front of the Home Depot in Cary. The agents were wearing masks, military-style uniforms, and appeared to be armed, he said, while the man detained appeared to be middle-aged and Latino. “There were people, including me, honking horns, blowing whistles, and yelling at the ICE agents,” he recounted. to News&Observer.

Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell and North Carolina Governor Josh Stein confirmed that Border Patrol (CBP) agents They will be in the city of Raleigh this Tuesday.

The mayor has stated that the Raleigh Police Department does not participate in immigration activities and has not been involved in any planning related to CBP.

In North Carolina, as of yesterday, there had been 130 immigration arrests recorded, primarily in Charlotte, as part of the operation called “Charlotte's Web. CBP agents arrived in Charlotte on Saturday, where the operations began.

The Wake County Sheriff issued a statement indicating that he has not been contacted or informed about any immigration action or coordination with federal agencies.

ABC News reported According to preliminary information, CBP agents could remain in Charlotte until this Friday.
This information has not been officially confirmed, so it should be considered preliminary.

What don't we know? 

  1. How many days will CBP agents be in Raleigh?
  2. In what specific locations will they be operating?
  3. If other cities, such as Durham, will also receive CBP agents.

What can we do now? 

  • Staying informed only through serious, reliable, and verified channels, such as Enlace Latino NC .
  • Follow grassroots organizations and community leaders in Raleigh and across the state.

Between them:

  • RadarSafe (Wake County):
    Telephone hotline to report sightings of authorities, immigration operations and verify arrests:
    1-800-559-8714
  • Siembra NC, which keeps the information up-to-date, and the Ojo Obrero platform for verified reports and alerts. You can also receive text alerts by sending the word Siembra to
  • In the Charlotte area:
    Connect with Comunidad Colectiva or the Carolina Migrant Network: If you see or suspect ICE: 704-740-7737

Important Recommendations 

  • Know your rights.
    Their constitutional rights cannot be violated, regardless of their immigration status.
  • Make a family emergency plan.
  • Record any interaction with authorities, as recommended by the governor.
  • Avoid spreading rumors or unverified information.
    In times like these, it is essential to avoid panic and only share confirmed information.

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Today's coverage 

Enlace Latino NC  He is patrolling the streets and monitoring what happens throughout the day.

We will keep you informed minute by minute with verified updates.

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Useful resources 

>>> Immigration Guide  Practical information on processes, procedures and rights

>>> How to report and verify ICE arrests or raids in North Carolina:  Links to organizations, tools, and reporting hotlines

>>> Worker's Eye: New map tracking immigration raids in North Carolina:  Access to the updated map with confirmed community reports

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