A surge of federal agents arrived in Charlotte, North Carolina Saturday to take part in immigration arrests despite protests from the mayor and other local officials.

Latino community members are missing work, school, and medical appointments as Border Patrol conducts sweeping raids at churches and apartment complexes.

Over the weekend, masked and heavily armed federal immigration agents, led by Customs and Border Protection commander Gregory Bovino, abducted and assaulted immigrants and citizens.

A surge in federal immigration enforcement in Charlotte has led to increased anxiety among the city’s large immigrant population.

US Border Patrol agents conducted immigration raids in Charlotte, North Carolina, as DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin cited public safety concerns.

The takeover of immigration and customs enforcement by border protection officials has led to uncertainty in sanctuary cities which had learned how

Reports have emerged of federal agents arresting U.S. citizens amid the ongoing immigration crackdown taking place in the city.

Gregory Bovino, a U.S. Border Patrol official who has led Trump's aggressive crackdown in Chicago since September, has plans to head to New Orleans later this year, the current official said, citing internal documents. Read about innovative ideas and the people working on solutions to global crises with the Reuters Beacon newsletter. Sign up here.