U.S. immigration agents are targeting North Carolina's largest city over objections from local leaders, prompting activists, elected officials and community groups to monitor any sweeps and support vulnerable Charlotte residents.

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.

Charlotte officials prepare for a federal immigration crackdown, calling it an invasion as the city pledges to protect migrants from pending raids.

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