NC Justice Center’s statement on ICE and CBP presence in North Carolina

(Raleigh, NC – November 18, 2025) The North Carolina Justice Center stands in solidarity with our immigrant community. ICE’s actions in the state are not only morally indefensible but also infringe upon the rights of our immigrant neighbors, leaving our communities gripped by fear, instability, and insecurity. ICE agents have openly used racial profiling, targeting members of our community based on the language they speak or the color of their skin, without regard to immigration status.

These egregious tactics are designed to create fear in the community and make it harder for workers to speak out in their workplaces, for children to access a sound basic education, and for people to access the health care they need.  At the same time as these reckless activities have increased, the Trump administration has closed off multiple pathways to lawful status, including limiting eligibility for asylum, drastically reducing refugee admissions, and arresting immigrants who are attending immigration appointments and trying to obtain lawful status. We condemn these attacks on basic human dignity that undermine community safety and harm us all.   

ICE activity in North Carolina puts the well-being and security of immigrant families at risk. Stay informed! Follow our Facebook page for up-to-date information on how to keep yourself and your community safe in light of these enforcement tactics and how to sign up to volunteer with organizations on the ground.https://www.facebook.com/ConozcaSusDerechosConNCJC/  

For more specific information regarding immigrant access to healthcare and nutrition programs and other critical information, please access: https://www.ncjustice.org/publications/  

For information about workers’ rights and protections in North Carolina, please visit:
https://www.ncjustice.org/projects/workers-rights-project/better-workplaces/know-your-rights/