North Carolina Officials Push Back on Federal Immigration Deployment, Asheville May Be Targeted
By Marge | Published 2025-11-15T16:20:09.143+00:00
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North Carolina -- November 15, 2025: Amid reports of U.S. Border Patrol and ICE agents deploying to the state, officials in North Carolina's largest cities are issuing a coordinated message emphasizing public safety, civil rights, and community support.
The operation, first confirmed for the Charlotte area, now may also target Western North Carolina, prompting a direct response from Asheville Mayor Esther Manheimer.Governor Stein Calls for Focus on Violent CrimeGovernor Josh Stein initiated the response by stating that the state's "top priority is public safety," which he defined as "fighting crime, not stoking fear or causing division."The Governor specifically urged federal agents to focus on "arresting violent criminals and drug traffickers,