In November 2025, U.S. Customs and Border Protection launched Operation Charlotte's Web, a mass immigration enforcement action that spread across Charlotte, Watauga County, Wake County, and beyond. What followed was a defining moment for North Carolina communities.
In this episode, host Olivia Neal speaks with Sammy Salkin, Senior Policy Strategist at the ACLU of North Carolina, about the coalition response to CBP's actions, the power of community organizing, and what it means to build real safety together. From rapid response coordination to long-term policy advocacy, hear how North Carolinians came together to protect their neighbors during extraordinary times.
