North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein spoke on Sunday evening about the Border Patrol activity in Charlotte over the weekend, saying that the actions of agents have been "stoking fear" and are "racial profiling.

DHS says the surge is meant to target public safety threats, but Charlotte leaders warn the federal operation is heightening fear.

Protests erupted across North Carolina as hundreds rallied in Raleigh against Border Patrol operations in Charlotte, demanding an end to Trump's immigration policies. Demonstrators carried signs advocating for immigrant kindness and community unity,

Reports have emerged of federal agents arresting U.S. citizens amid the ongoing immigration crackdown taking place in the city.