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DHS now saying more than 370 arrested in NC so far
November 20, 2025 at 4:50 PM
DHS now saying more than 370 arrested in NC so far
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An update on Fernando Vazquez, the U.S. citizen who was hauled away from a construction site in Cary, North Carolina. From Willie Daniely at WRAL. www.wral.com/news/local/f... #ncpol
November 20, 2025 at 3:06 PM
An update on Fernando Vazquez, the U.S. citizen who was hauled away from a construction site in Cary, North Carolina. From Willie Daniely at WRAL. www.wral.com/news/local/f... #ncpol
plot twist: each story is about the same cat
Three insane cat stories in a row
November 20, 2025 at 12:44 AM
plot twist: each story is about the same cat
Three insane cat stories in a row
November 20, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Three insane cat stories in a row
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@moreperfectunion.bsky.social produced this story in partnership with @appalachia100.bsky.social on Mingo County, West Virginia. Such an important watch: "...the communities that are being presented with this, they're not going to take it quietly, and they haven't been."
Are Data Centers the Next Frontier of Extraction in West Virginia?
Mingo County, West Virginia, was once thriving, but the coal industry’s decline left it one of the poorest counties in the US. Now, several data centers could be built in the region. Are data centers ...
www.100daysinappalachia.com
November 18, 2025 at 11:48 PM
@moreperfectunion.bsky.social produced this story in partnership with @appalachia100.bsky.social on Mingo County, West Virginia. Such an important watch: "...the communities that are being presented with this, they're not going to take it quietly, and they haven't been."
they’ll end up just renaming it www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/c...
Trump Wanted to Abolish FEMA. His Own Advisers Disagree.
www.nytimes.com
November 20, 2025 at 12:03 AM
they’ll end up just renaming it www.nytimes.com/2025/11/19/c...
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NEW: As immigration enforcement continues across North Carolina, communities are mobilizing--inside and outside formal organizing networks--to protect their neighbors:
North Carolina immigration raids expected to escalate
As the impacts of the raids quickly ripple outward from Charlotte, North Carolinians are mobilizing to stem enforcement operations in their communities
prismreports.org
November 19, 2025 at 8:54 PM
NEW: As immigration enforcement continues across North Carolina, communities are mobilizing--inside and outside formal organizing networks--to protect their neighbors:
“These days, Bovino continues to psych himself up for big Border Patrol assignments by watching a YouTube video showing Rocky Marciano, the late heavyweight champion and legendary bruiser, pound opponents into submission.”
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
How a family secret led Greg Bovino to lead Trump's border crackdown
Before he became the face of Trump's tough ICE policies, Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino endured a childhood marked by a family scandal that changed the trajectory of his life.
www.dailymail.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 6:46 PM
“These days, Bovino continues to psych himself up for big Border Patrol assignments by watching a YouTube video showing Rocky Marciano, the late heavyweight champion and legendary bruiser, pound opponents into submission.”
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
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His attorney said the FBI would not allow him to meet with his client before federal officials questioned him, which would violate the Constitution.
Border agents arrested Charlotte man for documenting them, friends, partner say
His attorney said the FBI would not allow him to meet with his client before federal officials questioned him, which would violate the Constitution.
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 10:20 PM
His attorney said the FBI would not allow him to meet with his client before federal officials questioned him, which would violate the Constitution.
"Over the weekend, numerous social media reports said federal law enforcement officials were in downtown Asheville on Saturday afternoon. The posts were later confirmed to be connected to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary RFK's visit for a country music concert."
nclocal.org/2025/11/18/a...
nclocal.org/2025/11/18/a...
Are ICE or Border Patrol agents in Western North Carolina?
Over the weekend, there were reports of U.S. Border Patrol and Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Western North Carolina. Agents began operations in Charlotte, a few hours away from the reg...
nclocal.org
November 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
"Over the weekend, numerous social media reports said federal law enforcement officials were in downtown Asheville on Saturday afternoon. The posts were later confirmed to be connected to U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary RFK's visit for a country music concert."
nclocal.org/2025/11/18/a...
nclocal.org/2025/11/18/a...
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Critics are questioning whether a no-bid contract for ICE vehicles with Charlotte's Hendrick Motorsports is tied to the owner's right-wing political contributions. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
Critics call for boycott of Charlotte-area company that provided ICE vehicles
Two U.S. House members question whether a contract between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the company is linked to political contributions.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Critics are questioning whether a no-bid contract for ICE vehicles with Charlotte's Hendrick Motorsports is tied to the owner's right-wing political contributions. www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
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NEW: For months, the Social Security Administration was quietly sharing sensitive data about immigrants with DHS. Now it’s official.
read @telliotter.bsky.social:
read @telliotter.bsky.social:
Social Security Data Is Openly Being Shared With DHS to Target Immigrants
For months, the Social Security Administration was quietly sharing sensitive data about immigrants with DHS. Now it’s official.
www.wired.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:54 PM
NEW: For months, the Social Security Administration was quietly sharing sensitive data about immigrants with DHS. Now it’s official.
read @telliotter.bsky.social:
read @telliotter.bsky.social:
amazing quote
“I was talking to them, not restraining them,” he said. “They‘re security officials of the United States, the most powerful country in the world. I don’t think a dummy like me could distract such capable people.”
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
“I was talking to them, not restraining them,” he said. “They‘re security officials of the United States, the most powerful country in the world. I don’t think a dummy like me could distract such capable people.”
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
Border Patrol broke his window. Charlotte man says Trump admin got story wrong
The DHS responded to coverage by The Charlotte Observer on X. But Aceituno said its version of events is wrong.
www.charlotteobserver.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:25 PM
amazing quote
“I was talking to them, not restraining them,” he said. “They‘re security officials of the United States, the most powerful country in the world. I don’t think a dummy like me could distract such capable people.”
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
“I was talking to them, not restraining them,” he said. “They‘re security officials of the United States, the most powerful country in the world. I don’t think a dummy like me could distract such capable people.”
www.charlotteobserver.com/news/local/a...
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it absolutely rules that the N&O is running, and promoting, this story. newspapers in any city ICE threatens should consider doing the same.
La Patrulla Fronteriza fue captada en video interrogando a dos paisajistas que estaban decorando una casa para Navidad en el este de Charlotte.
Lo que hacer si Border Patrol llega a su casa o lugar de trabajo en Charlotte
La Patrulla Fronteriza fue captada en video interrogando a dos paisajistas que estaban decorando una casa para Navidad en el este de Charlotte.
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 4:02 AM
it absolutely rules that the N&O is running, and promoting, this story. newspapers in any city ICE threatens should consider doing the same.
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Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell told WRAL News that agents are “already in Raleigh and will be active tomorrow.” #ncpol
Federal immigration agents plan Raleigh operations as early as Tuesday, mayor says
Federal immigration agents are on the ground in Raleigh and plan to conduct operations in the area as soon as Tuesday, according to Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell.
www.wral.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell told WRAL News that agents are “already in Raleigh and will be active tomorrow.” #ncpol
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Our office is aware of reports that the Border Patrol is bringing its operation to Raleigh.
November 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Our office is aware of reports that the Border Patrol is bringing its operation to Raleigh.
forgot about him for a second there
November 18, 2025 at 1:19 AM
forgot about him for a second there
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The agents did not have prior permission to enter the grounds, the club said in a release to members.
Border Patrol storms Myers Park Country Club, attempts to detain employee
The agents did not have prior permission to enter the grounds, the club said in a release to members.
bit.ly
November 18, 2025 at 12:20 AM
The agents did not have prior permission to enter the grounds, the club said in a release to members.
"Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell said that she had also been notified about CBP’s impending deployment."
www.theassemblync.com/news/politic...
www.theassemblync.com/news/politic...
Immigration Agents Coming to Raleigh Tuesday, Sources Say
Democratic legislative sources briefed by Gov. Josh Stein’s office told The Assembly and INDY agents are coming to the state capital.
www.theassemblync.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:12 PM
"Raleigh Mayor Janet Cowell said that she had also been notified about CBP’s impending deployment."
www.theassemblync.com/news/politic...
www.theassemblync.com/news/politic...
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Western North Carolina residents marched Sunday afternoon in protest of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s operation in Charlotte over the weekend where at least 81 people were arrested.
www.bpr.org/politics-gov...
www.bpr.org/politics-gov...
In Asheville, residents protest against border patrol agents operating in Charlotte
U.S. Customs and Border Protection started operations in Charlotte over the weekend. Western North Carolina residents hit the streets in downtown Asheville to protest.
www.bpr.org
November 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Western North Carolina residents marched Sunday afternoon in protest of U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s operation in Charlotte over the weekend where at least 81 people were arrested.
www.bpr.org/politics-gov...
www.bpr.org/politics-gov...
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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