CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - More than 100 people were arrested over the past few days as part of a Border Patrol operation in Charlotte, according to Homeland Security.

The Border Patrol operation, dubbed “Charlotte’s Web,” began on Saturday, Nov. 15, in Charlotte. Border Patrol Commander at Large Greg Bovino said there were 81 arrests within the operation’s first day.

By Monday, Nov. 17, Homeland Security said there were 130 arrests so far.

Here’s a look at what rights you have if you encounter Border Patrol agents in Charlotte, or elsewhere.

What your rights are

All people in the U.S., regardless of their immigration status, have constitutional rights -- including the right to remain silent -- according to groups like the National Immigrant Justice Center.

Immigrant rights groups

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