The DHS (DHS) escalated immigration enforcement across US cities, including operations in
Charlotte and Durham, North Carolina, leading to over 600 arrests.
Local officials such as Durham Mayor Leonardo Williams and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles criticized the lack of communication and the impact on their communities. A larger operation called "Swamp Sweep" is planned for southeastern Louisiana and Mississippi, aiming to detain up to 5,000 undocumented immigrants despite local opposition and concerns about racial profiling.