Nick Della Canale

Activists say Border Patrol sightings around Charlotte have dropped sharply, though they're urging undocumented and mixed-status families to stay alert.

In Washington, North Carolina Republican Senator Tom Tillis said he wants the identities of detainees to be released.

Homeland Security has identified only a handful of detainees, saying at least 44 have criminal records and two are suspected gang members.

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

A 14-year-old girl, Paloma, filmed herself hiding with family after spotting Border Patrol agents outside.

NPR isn't using her full name because members of her family are undocumented.

Her dad isn't working this week, and her brother isn't going to school.

Officials say 44 people detained in Charlotte have criminal backgrounds.

Two are suspected gang members.

Others have no criminal history.

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

Inside one East Charlotte apartment.

A 14-year-old girl, Paloma, filmed herself hiding with family after spotting Border Patrol agents outside.

NPR isn't using her full name because members of her family are undocumented.

Her dad isn't working this week, and her brother isn't going to school.

Officials say 44 people detained in Charlotte have criminal backgrounds.

Two are suspected gang members.

Others have no criminal history.

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

Hundreds rallied in uptown Charlotte, demanding Border Patrol leave the city.