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Claimant: Social Media
Claim: The governor can stop Border Patrol from operating in Charlotte.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: Border Patrol operates under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and derives authority from federal law. States cannot block federal immigration enforcement within their borders. Governors have no legal power to restrict Border Patrol’s operations in cities such as Charlotte.
Date: 11/17/2025
Last Updated on November 17, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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