"According to the sheriff's statement, two federal officials contacted McFadden on Wednesday afternoon and said agents would arrive Saturday or the beginning of next week. Details of the federal operation were not disclosed, and the sheriff's office was not asked to assist with or participate in any enforcement actions, per the statement. Context: McFadden, who has criticized Immigration and Customs Enforcement in the past, said he's improved communication with the agency since an Oct. 17 meeting, during which they discussed "a better working relationship.""
"He's the first official to confirm U.S. Border Patrol's anticipated arrival. Neither Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles nor North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein said they had intel as of Wednesday. "We value and welcome the renewed collaboration and open communication with our federal partners," McFadden said. "It allows us to stay informed and be proactive in keeping Mecklenburg County safe and to maintain the level of trust our community deserves.""
Two federal officials informed McFadden that agents would arrive Saturday or early next week, while details of the operation remained undisclosed and the sheriff's office was not asked to assist. McFadden reported improved communication with Immigration and Customs Enforcement after an Oct. 17 meeting about a better working relationship, and that ICE gave advance notice of a planned courthouse arrest that went smoothly. McFadden confirmed the anticipated arrival of U.S. Border Patrol agents; city and state leaders reported no intel. McFadden welcomed renewed federal communication to stay informed and proactive. Border Patrol presence has appeared in Democratic-led cities and operates separately from ICE, which has ongoing arrests in Charlotte.
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