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LOWRY: Don’t abuse the word ‘protest’

February 15, 2026 Rich Lowry

Alex Pretti wasn’t killed while “protesting.” This is a common description of what he was doing on a Minneapolis street the fateful morning when a confrontation with federal immigration agents ended in his tragic shooting. […]

ELDER: Mass deportation: Who was more ‘inhumane’ — Obama or Trump?

February 13, 2026 Larry Elder

Those who claim President Barack Obama deported illegal aliens more “humanely” make the following assertions: a) ICE didn’t go into the streets under Obama; b) there were no street activists/protesters/agitators; c) ICE only deported those […]

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Lawmakers grill Mecklenburg sheriff during Charlotte public safety hearing

February 10, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Lawmakers on the House Oversight and Reform Committee grilled Mecklenburg Sheriff Garry McFadden during a hearing on public safety in Charlotte on Monday. The hearing lasted nearly six hours minus an hour lunch […]

SHAPIRO: Democrats’ response to Minneapolis chaos could be to their detriment

February 6, 2026 Ben Shapiro

The unrest surrounding federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis did not arise by accident. It is the product of a combustible mix: deliberate obstruction by Democratic officials, wall-to-wall legacy media coverage and two tragic incidents that […]

Hearing postponed on crime, safety in Charlotte

February 6, 2026 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A legislative hearing on public safety and crime in Charlotte set for Jan. 29 was postponed to Feb. 9 due to clarification needed regarding a federal court order limiting lawmakers from disseminating materials […]

Man wounded in 2nd stabbing attack on Charlotte commuter train since August

December 7, 2025 The Associated Press

CHARLOTTE — Police in North Carolina have charged a 33-year-old man with critically injuring another person in a stabbing on a Charlotte commuter train, just a few months after a Ukrainian refugee riding one of […]

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NC Supreme Court’s Earls draws criticism over statement on immigration actions

November 21, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A statement on immigration activities in North Carolina issued on social media by North Carolina Supreme Court Associate Justice Anita Earls, a Democrat, has drawn criticism for its perceived partisan nature. Earls’ statement […]

Illegal immigrant arrested in 2024 Gates County standoff to be deported

September 14, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — An illegal immigrant who was arrested following a standoff with Gates County Sheriff’s deputies and North Carolina State Troopers in March 2024 is scheduled to be deported. Awet Hagos was taken into custody […]

Durham resolution takes on ICE raids

September 11, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — The Durham City Council unanimously passed a resolution proclaiming the city to be a “Fourth Amendment Workplace” during its Sept. 5 meeting. “The City of Durham has historically pursued equity and safety for […]

Bills strengthening cooperation with ICE, raising criminal penalties head to Stein

June 11, 2025 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — A Senate bill that requires law enforcement cooperation with federal agencies on illegal immigration has passed both chambers of the General Assembly and is headed to Gov. Josh Stein’s desk. Senate Bill 153 […]

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