US Border Patrol could soon make their way to Charlotte, news reports say

Briah Lumpkins, The Charlotte Observer on Nov 11, 2025

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — U.S. Border patrol could soon be on their way to Charlotte, according to reports from CBS News and CNN .

U.S. officials told the national outlets Monday that some border patrol agents could be leaving their monthslong stay in Chicago as early as this week and shift to Charlotte and New Orleans for operations that are expected to begin this month.

The U.S. officials stressed that plans on these operations are still being finalized. The U.S. Border Patrol has been sent to cities as part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown.

Most recently, U.S. Border Patrol had more than 200 agents stationed in Chicago. While the Trump administration has said their presence in Chicago was meant to reduce crime and illegal immigration, the operation was strongly opposed by leaders in the Windy City.

According to news reports, federal agents roamed the city and suburbs questioning people and used tear gas on residents and local police.

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(Washington correspondent Danielle Battaglia contributed to this report.)

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