Why did the Trump administration target Charlotte for its latest immigration crackdown?
CHARLOTTE, N. C. (AP) — The political reasoning seemed obvious when the Trump administration launched immigration crackdowns in Los Angeles and Chicago. Both are deep blue cities in deep blue states run by nationally prominent officials who make no secret of their anger at the White House. But Charlotte, North Carolina? Why send the Border Patrol to that city?Sure the mayor is a Democrat, as is the governor, but neither is known for wading into national political battles. In a state where in...
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