Border Agents Head To Charlotte After Illegal Immigration Sweep In Chicago

The Trump administration has set its sights on Charlotte for its next round of immigration sweeps, The Daily Wire has learned.

Federal law enforcement sources said some Border Patrol agents already in Chicago for the Department of Homeland Security’s “Operation Midway Blitz” raids may be heading to Charlotte, North Carolina, as early as this week.

Border Patrol chief for California’s El Centro sector, Gregory Bovino, will also head to Charlotte, sources said. He will later go on to New Orleans, according to NewsNation.

Last month, Bovino posted on X, “We’ll put Charlotte on the list!!!” in response to a request that the feds deploy there.

On Wednesday, Bovino wrote, “Crime way down in Chicago thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem’s leadership. This is Homeland Security in action.”

Crime way down in Chicago thanks to President Trump and Secretary Noem’s leadership. This is Homeland Security in action. #midwayblitz https://t.co/T8Awye13fx

— Commander Op At Large CA Gregory K. Bovino (@CMDROpAtLargeCA) November 12, 2025

DHS didn’t confirm or deny the plans in a statement shared with The Daily Wire.

“Every day, DHS enforces the laws of the nation across the country. We do not discuss future or potential operations,” Assistant Homeland Security Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said.

The Trump administration deployed more than 200 border agents to the Windy City last month to help speed up their nationwide mass deportation effort, according to CBS News.

And sanctuary leaders were quick to condemn the deployment.

“The people of Chicago have deserved better than having CBP and Greg Bovino in this city,” Democratic Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker said during a press conference on Wednesday.

“We’ll have to continue to protect our neighbors and our friends and our families, and I will work very hard to continue to do that to keep people safe,” he added.

Tensions have remained high in Chicago, with anti-ICE agitators trying to block agents from making arrests and cartels placing hefty bounties on the heads of the feds.