The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) on Saturday announced that a surge of immigration enforcement has begun in Charlotte, North Carolina, targeting “criminal illegal aliens” protected by “sanctuary politicians.”

DHS noted in its statement that North Carolina authorities did not honor around 1,400 ICE detainers, which are requests to hold individuals past their scheduled jail release. By not complying, local authorities released individuals without allowing federal authorities to take custody for immigration enforcement.

Additionally, DHS accused local authorities of failing to protect Americans’ lives and safety. The agency claimed sanctuary policies led to the release of some of the “worst criminal illegal aliens,” onto North Carolina streets.

ICE is conducting large-scale im

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