Local organizers are preparing to mobilize in response to the CBP presence, with some planning peaceful protests while others welcome the enforcement actions.

Immigration enforcement in North Carolina’s largest city could begin this weekend, Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden says. The second-term Democrat on Thursday said his office has not been asked to assist U.

BROADVIEW, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 27: U.S. Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino leads his troop as they confront demonstrators outside of an immigrant processing center on September 27, 2025 in Broadview, Illinois. Scott Olson Getty Images

Gregory Bovino, the top Border Patrol official leading the charge on the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in cities, and his officers are heading to Charlotte, according to a source familiar with the planning.

The Trump administration plans to further expand the presence of immigration agents in American cities, deploying the U.S. Border Patrol to Charlotte, N.C., and New Orleans, according to a government document and a federal official with knowledge of the plan.

CBS News and CNN have reported that border patrol could be making their way to the Queen City for an operation this month.

WBTV reached out to Mayor Vi Lyles’ office, Charlotte City Council members, and congressmen to get their reaction on the Border Patrol coming to Charlotte. Charlotte Mayor Vi Ly