Since Wednesday morning, images of an immigrant with a bloody face have been circulating in the media and on social networks. This is a worker who was arrested by ICE agents inside a restaurant under construction and, according to the photos, is being held in a chokehold. According to the Daily Mail, which published the images, the man was dressed in gray jeans, a gray sweatshirt, and sneakers. He was taken out of the establishment by at least two federal agents. Witnesses indicated that blood was running down his face as he cried and tried to maintain his balance. Minutes later, already handcuffed, a chain was placed around his waist and a white cloth over his face before he was escorted to an official vehicle.

This immigrant's arrest comes amid Operation Charlotte's Web, a federal operation that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has described as targeting “criminal illegal immigrants” in North Carolina.

However, the plan has caused strong concern among residents, activists, and local authorities due to the type of arrests being carried out.

According to data confirmed by the DHS and press reports, the operation has resulted in at least 250 arrests in the city in recent days.

The police presence has also generated social repercussions: nearly 30,000 students missed school last Monday for fear of operations in the streets.

Mayor of Charlotte calls for respect for rights regardless of immigration status

Through In a public message, Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles called on all agencies to respect the constitutional rights of the population, regardless of their immigration status. “Every person in Charlotte deserves to be treated with dignity,” Lyles posted, stating that she is “deeply concerned” about videos showing violent arrests.North Carolina Governor Josh Stein also criticized the federal strategy, noting that most of those detained have no criminal record and that some are even U.S. citizens. Internal DHS documents, published by CBS News, indicate that the operation in Charlotte is part of a broader strategy that includes deploying Border Patrol agents to several cities. After Charlotte, the specialized teams would move to New Orleans, where they will operate under the name Catahoula Crunch. You may also be interested in: · Granddaughter of the author of “The Charlotte Web” rejected the use of the title for the immigration raid · Compare Foods offers free delivery amid the anti-immigrant law in Charlotte · Church attendees in Charlotte were not spared from the ICE raids