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Immigration officers have descended on Charlotte as part of President Donald Trump's intensifying operation on undocumented immigration, according to official statements.

The campaign, called "Charlotte's Web Operation", was disclosed on the weekend, with representatives stating that "illegal immigrants with criminal records" would be targeted in the metropolitan region.

"Federal authorities are sending Homeland Security personnel to the city to ensure Americans are safe and remove dangerous individuals," government authorities commented.

Local officials, including Charlotte's mayor, issued a collective announcement condemning the operation, saying it was causing "unnecessary fear and uncertainty" in the resident base.

Operation Details

Specialized transport and tactical squads could be deployed for the Charlotte area operation, according to confidential reports.

Several church members performing maintenance at a local place of worship escaped to nearby forest when agents arrived, with a person being apprehended, according to reports.

"We thought church was safe and no incidents would occur," a young bystander told reporters.

Background Situation

Since Trump's return to office, federal authorities have been deployed to multiple cities including key American cities to deliver on the promise of "the largest deportation programme" in US history.

The federal agency said they are implementing the operation because the state has not respected the approximately 1,400 ICE detainees, meaning they had been discharged due to "sanctuary policies".

Municipal Classification

The city is not a sanctuary city - urban areas that have regulations in place to limit the assistance given to federal immigration authorities - but it is a "certified welcoming city". This is a formal designation for municipalities that are dedicated to immigrant integration.

"Federal officials will intervene to defend US citizens when sanctuary politicians refuse," officials declared.

Community Profile

The city is an ethnically diverse municipality, with about seventeen percent of inhabitants being born outside of the country, according to demographic data.

Federal authorities has not disclosed how long the raids will last. Windy City enforcement, which started last fall is persisting.

Official Response

Earlier in the week, Congresswoman Alma Adams said she was made aware of the initiative and was "seriously troubled" about immigration enforcement personnel coming to the state.

The next city on the federal schedule is set to be the Louisiana city, according to reports, and that as many as two hundred officers could be sent to the area.

Operations in previous cities like large metropolitan areas have come under fire over worries about disproportionate measures.

Legal Resources

Officials said there are "a number of organisations prepared to help persons needing legal advice on immigration matters".

• Support agencies are accessible to support concerned persons
• Local support networks can provide guidance on legal protections
• Official channels exist for addressing concerns about enforcement actions