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@dfoulser.bsky.social

@indivisible.org @indivisibleclt.bsky.social
On Saturday dozens of activists held a Signs of Fascism protest in #SouthEnd of #CharlotteNC. Protesters took inspiration from the Holocaust Museum, which documents aspects of fascism in Nazi Germany. Numerous pedestrians and motorists honked & clapped.

Protesters dressed in black from Indivisible Charlotte hold black placards describing historical signs of fascism, such as Suppress Dissent, Use Secret Police (ICE), Rewrite History, Use Fear to Gain Power, Obey a Single Leader, Control Mass Media, Defy the Law, Suppress the Vote, Deny Science, Glorify Violence and more.

Indivisible Charlotte protesters with black signs and American flags walking along the rail trail near East-West station in Charlotte NC. Their signs include Suppress The Vote (This is Fascism), Rewrite History (This is Fascism) and more.

November 17, 2025 at 3:28 AM

Gail Waldby ❌👑

@gailwaldby.bsky.social

#Charlotte #CharlotteNC #ICE #Immigration #NorthCarolina

Heidi Li Feldman @heidilifeldman.bsky.social · 3h

Hey #Charlotte, if you want to help businesses resist CPB and ICE, I can adapt this sign specifically for NC. Can also share informational brochure telling businesses their rights to exclude ICE from private spaces.

EVERYONE
IS WELCOME HERE
* EXCEPT I.C.E. *
NOTICE TO ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT &
IMMIGRATION AGENTS
• This is a private business. I.C.E. is not permitted to enter non-public areas of this business (including offices, break rooms, storage areas, and staff-only areas) without a valid JUDICIAL WARRANT signed by a federal district court judge or magistrate or a state court judge.
• An I.C.E. administrative warrant (form I-200 or I-205) does not authorize
entry into private areas of this business.
• You may not question employees or search the premises without proper
legal authority.
• All employees and visitors have the right to remain silent and the right to
an attorney.
IF YOU ATTEMPT TO ENTER THIS BUSINESS WITHOUT A VALID JUDICIAL WARRANT YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE.
IF YOU PRESENT A JUDICIAL WARRANT, PLEASE NOTIFY MANAGEMENT AND LEGAL COUNSEL IMMEDIATELY BEFORE PROCEEDING.
IF YOU ENTER PRIVATE AREAS, YOU ARE TRESPASSING, AND WE WILL SEEK LEGAL RECOURSE.
This policy is in compliance with:
• Fourth Amendment, U.S. Constitution
• See v. Seattle, 387 U.S. 541 (1967)
• Katz v. United States, 389 U.S. 347 (1967) |
• State ex rel. Envil, Improvement Agency v. Albuquerque Co., 571 P.2d 117 (1977)

November 17, 2025 at 2:10 AM

Jamie

@jamie-rescues-dogs.bsky.social

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Learn more: https://www.petfinder.com/dog/raven-69274384/nc/charlotte/crisisdogsnc-nc1004/

#CrisisDogsNC #RescueDog #WakeCounty #RaleighNC #DurhamNC #CharlotteNC #AshevilleNC

Raven is a Retriever and Terrier dog, available for adoption in Charlotte, NC.

November 17, 2025 at 12:53 AM

Artist Risa Blair

@artistrisablair.bsky.social

“They’re not chasing criminals.” Bakery owner closes store to protect customers. - The Charlotte Observer apple.news/A_crfeuU5QiS... #charlotte #charlottenc #america

‘They’re not chasing criminals.’ Bakery owner closes store to protect customers. — The Charlotte Observer

“Thank you, thank you to the community and all the people that have supported me,” store owner says. “But I need to protect my community.”

apple.news

November 17, 2025 at 12:46 AM

bbooked.bsky.social

@bbooked.bsky.social

When reporting #ICE #ICERaids remember to follow the SALUTE acronym to spread information, not panic. #CharlotteNC #NewOrleans 🤝

November 16, 2025 at 6:38 PM

Olivia 💙 4thTransformer

@olivia4t.bsky.social

⚠️ 🇺🇸 "Tomorrow the first time in 28 years I will be closing the bakery, and I don't know when I'm going to reopen" Spoke Manolo, the Owner of #Manolo'sLatinBakery in #CharlotteNC after two people were arrested on the ground by Federal Agents outside of his bakery this morning.

November 16, 2025 at 6:29 PM

bbooked.bsky.social

@bbooked.bsky.social

#CharlotteNC #NewOrleans
Check out #Chicago activist and leadership accounts for community support as #ICE enter your cities. We’ve found Whistle Packets and instruction very effective. Resources (English/Spanish) here:
www.pilsenartscommunityhouse.org

November 16, 2025 at 6:28 PM

SolitaryMagik

@solitarymagik.bsky.social

#CharlotteNC Y’all NEED TO ORGANIZE against the domestic terrorist group #ICE

50501: The People’s Movement ❌👑 @50501movement.bsky.social · 1d

Today, thousands of people came out to events all across NYC—picking up and handing out materials to defend their neighborhoods from ICE. There were whistles kits & know your rights cards. People went to hundreds of businesses hanging signs of solidarity. Incredible feat by @handsoffnyc.bsky.social.

Indivisible Brooklyn volunteers with the Hands Off NYC campaign handing out materials to defend neighborhoods from ICE.

November 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM

RMcNeil

@redannhot.bsky.social

Part 3.. Operation Charlotte’s Web! From Sen. Alma Adams #charlottenc #trump #operationcharlottesweb #icethugs #icepolice

November 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM

RMcNeil

@redannhot.bsky.social

Part 2.. Operation Charlotte’s Web! From Sen. Alma Adams #charlottenc

November 16, 2025 at 5:30 PM

ResistMap

@resistmap.bsky.social

📣 Charlotte!

If you see CBP or federal agents, make a report to Comunidad Colectiva by calling 704-740-7737.

Afterward, please submit a report at ResistMap.com

#charlotte #charlottenc #charlotteicewatch

November 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM

RMcNeil

@redannhot.bsky.social

They’re calling it “Charlotte’s Web” 🙄 another Dem. City.. I am glad Micklenburg police is not assisting them, but they should be protecting citizens! Thank you! Mrs. Rheba for Shaming them off! #icepolice #cbp #icethugs #congress #trump #charlottenc

November 16, 2025 at 3:58 PM

RMcNeil

@redannhot.bsky.social

They’re calling it “Charlotte’s Web” 🙄 another Dem. City.. I am glad Micklenburg police is not assisting them, but they should be protecting citizens! #icepolice #cbp #icethugs #congress #trump #charlottenc

November 16, 2025 at 3:56 PM

cidofficer.bsky.social

@cidofficer.bsky.social

🚨 Charlotte NC AMBER Alert is blowing up nationwide.
USA timelines are full of reactions + updates.
Full story here:
👉 usatrendsz.blogspot.com/2025/11/Emer...

#CharlotteNC #USATrending #AmberAlert

Emergency in Charlotte – AMBER Alert Issued in Charlotte NC Today

A sudden AMBER Alert in Charlotte, NC today has created a major buzz across social media and local news.

usatrendsz.blogspot.com

November 16, 2025 at 1:41 PM

cidofficer.bsky.social

@cidofficer.bsky.social

🚨 Charlotte NC AMBER Alert is blowing up nationwide.
USA timelines are full of reactions + updates.
Full story here:
👉 usatrendsz.blogspot.com/2025/11/Emer...

#CharlotteNC #USATrending #AmberAlert

Emergency in Charlotte – AMBER Alert Issued in Charlotte NC Today

A sudden AMBER Alert in Charlotte, NC today has created a major buzz across social media and local news.

usatrendsz.blogspot.com

November 16, 2025 at 1:40 PM

Mz KatLady

@seabreez22.bsky.social

@eugenedaniels2.bsky.social It sounds like Cong. Alma Adams' talking out of both sides of her face (as we say). Sounds like she support what #trump's doing but doesn't want to say it. It's people like her that are moving young voters to run for office, thank God! She's offensive. #CharlotteNC

November 16, 2025 at 12:51 PM

Revrunner

@revrunnerinva.bsky.social

The Nazgûl have arrived in #CharlotteNC. Time for Middle Earth to #rise up! #immigration #borderpatrol

U.S. Border Patrol Launches Operation in Charlotte

www.nytimes.com

November 16, 2025 at 10:05 AM

Jeri Palumbo

@jeripalumbo.bsky.social

#charlotteNC - Los Angeles, Chicago, Portland, NYC is with you. Stand strong, be loud and stay in numbers/groups. Record everything. Report to agencies listed in the threads below. Also tag @crustnews.com they are keeping a running list.

Combat Infantry Bunny @cibthebunny.bsky.social · 23h

See 🧊 in Charlotte?

1- report to mutual aid groups. Carolina Migrant Network has a hotline: 704-740-7737 and Siembra NC: hotline at 336-543-0353

2- Video everything, including license plates

3- report to national databases:

www.stopice.net/platetracker...

icelist.is

www.stopice.net

November 16, 2025 at 8:12 AM

Jill-Duh

@gildafoster.bsky.social

ICE in #CharlotteNC

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Bill Grueskin @bgrueskin.bsky.social · 23h

Here’s a story for every national news outlet:

In N.C., churchgoers are literally running into the woods as federal agents descend on the property.

“Inside the church, women and children sobbed as they wondered whether their loved ones had been taken.”

www.charlotteobserver.com/news/politic...

6d Listen to this article
Congregants of an east Charlotte church scattered into the woods Saturday when masked federal agents arrived and detained one of their members, according to witnesses.
About 15 to 20 church members were doing yard work on the property off Albemarle Road while their children played games and their spouses cooked meals.
Agents parked just outside a closed gate leading to the church parking lot and ran into the yard, said the pastor, who did not want to identify himself or his church.

The agents asked no questions and showed no identification before taking one man away, whose wife and child were inside at the time, the pastor said. They attempted to grab others, too.
"Right now, everybody is scared. Everybody," he said. "One of these guys with immigration, he say he was going to arrest one of the other guys in the church. He pushed him."
Inside the church, women and children sobbed as they wondered whether their loved ones had been taken. Some yard workers fled into the surrounding woods when officials arrived, including 15-year-old Miguel Vazquez.

November 16, 2025 at 6:32 AM

fritz jamoke

@fritzjamoke.bsky.social

#CharlotteNC your outrage at the GD illegitimate trump maga P25 RWNJ-scotus fascist regime is palpable. Text REFUSE &/or DONATE to 855-755-1314 to join with Refuse Fascism's daily nonviolent events in DC to drive them out NOW!

@refusefascism.bsky.social

RefuseFascism.org

November 16, 2025 at 4:56 AM

Ouroboros

@poisonkissdeath.bsky.social

#CharlotteNC
If you are trying to protect your communities and need some actual support lmk.

I am serious. We need to support each other.
#fuckice #fucktrump

November 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM

✨StarChick68💫

@starchick68.bsky.social

#CharlotteNC💙
#ICEProtests
#NoKings

CUDDY @ptcontagion.bsky.social · 1d

They’re protesting in large numbers in Charlotte, NC…

The Resistance Is Growing!

butterflygirl24 @butterflygirl24.bsky.social · 1d

Charlotte, NC ✊🏼. I do believe this is where the white, pointy hates have been marching n where they killed someone during a protest when Taco was President the first time? So, this is great to see Charlotte protesting Taco. #charlotte #northcarolina #arresttrump

November 16, 2025 at 1:06 AM