Federal immigration authorities will expand their enforcement action in North Carolina to Raleigh, the mayor said, while Customs and Border Protection agents continue operating in Charlotte.

The mayor of Raleigh, North Carolina, said that federal agents will be continuing their operations in the area on Tuesday.

Republican North Carolina Senate candidate Michael Whatley blamed Democratic foe former Gov. Roy Cooper for recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in Charlotte. ICE arrested at least 120 illegal immigrants in Charlotte and planned to go to Raleigh on Wednesday.

Local organizations offer to assist resistance to federal immigration action in North Carolina and say they'll prepare for the spring return of ICE and Border Patrol agents to the Chicago area.

North Carolina is the latest state to receive federal agents as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration. North Carolina Republican Party chair Jason Simmons tells “Morning in America” the deployments reflect Trump’s campaign promises — securing the border and keeping communities safe.

U.S. immigration agents arrested more than 130 people in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the weekend, officials said Monday, sparking concern

Local organizations are sharing lessons learned here and in Los Angeles with rapid-response teams in the Charlotte area, where federal agents began operations over the weekend.

RALEIGH, NC (WWAY) — North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson is warning people to watch out for immigration scams. The AG’s office has received reports of scammers posing as immigration attorneys or government officials who offer help in exchange for a large upfront payment.