Nick Della Canal

The local sheriff says he's not involved, and Charlotte police say they don't take part in federal immigration enforcement.

At a news conference, local Democrats argue the operation isn't needed and appears politically motivated.

Here's City Councilman-elect J.D.

Mazuera-Arias, himself an immigrant.

State Representative Aisha Du also questioned why a border operation is planned for Charlotte, noting the nearest border is South Carolina.

For NPR News, I'm Nick Della Canal in Charlotte.

Border Patrol agents are expected in Charlotte on Saturday or early next week.

The local sheriff says he's not involved, and Charlotte police say they don't take part in federal immigration enforcement.

At a news conference, local Democrats argue the operation isn't needed and appears politically motivated.

Here's city councilman-elect J.D.

Mazuera-Arias, himself an immigrant.

State Representative Aisha Du also questioned why a border operation is planned for Charlotte, noting the nearest border is South Carolina.

For NPR News, I'm Nick Della Canal in Charlotte.

A line of cars wraps around the block at a food share in Charlotte for people who receive SNAP benefits.

Some here say they received partial payments on Friday, but it wasn't much.

One man said he received $16 when he usually receives about $100.

Others, like Michelle Sands, still have empty accounts.

The uncertainty comes as food banks are preparing for Thanksgiving, normally their busiest time of year.

And they say every day the shutdown continues makes their own holiday outlook more uncertain.

For NPR News, I'm Nick Della Canal in Charlotte.