Inside the ICE crackdown in Charlotte, North Carolina

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:30:56 +0000

Ali Bradley goes on an exclusive ride-along with Immigration and Customs Enforcement in Charlotte, North Carolina as they apprehend two suspects as part of targeted enforcement operations.

Ali provides a first-hand look into the ICE operations as they apprehend one suspect allegedly wanted on rape charges in Ecuador, and another who officials say had several criminal felony charges pending against him. Immigration enforcement officials busted down the door to his home as his family watched on. This is the first time Ali is back in Charlotte since the first at-large operations began.

On "Bradley on the Border," NewsNation's Ali Bradley shows what it's like along the southern border and across the country as law enforcement agencies work to combat human and drug smuggling and enforce immigration policies.

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Host: Ali Bradley
Executive Producer: Andy Gipson
Editorial Producer: Meagan Medick
Segment Producer: Will Tomasi, Christine Jenkinson
Editor: Allen Keefner, Sarah Jackson

0:00 Intro
1:05 Ride-along starts
2:37 First apprehension
6:10 Second targeted enforcement operation begins
13:52 Interview with Steve Kemmerling
16:17 Body camera on officers
17:56 Making assessments for potential removals
21:31 Dealing with protesters
23:32 Airport arrests
26:04 Challenges facing officers