Trump immigration enforcement focus to expand to new city, mayor indicates

As President Donald Trump's administration cracks down on immigration enforcement in the U.S., its efforts in North Carolina are expected to expand to Raleigh, the state capital.

"We have been made aware that Customs and Border Protection are coming to Raleigh," Mayor Janet Cowell said in a statement obtained by Fox News Digital.

"While RPD is not involved in immigration enforcement, we are committed to protecting our residents and to following the law. I can confirm that the Raleigh Police Department has not participated in any immigration planning activities. Above all, Raleigh is a safe city, with crime down year-over-year. Public safety is a priority for me and this City Council," she noted in the statement. 

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"I ask Raleigh to remember our values and maintain peace and respect through any upcoming challenges," she later added.

North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein noted on social media that his "office is aware of reports that the Border Patrol is bringing its operation to Raleigh."

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"Once again, I call on federal agents to target violent criminals, not neighbors walking down the street, going to church, or putting up Christmas decorations. Stop targeting people simply going about their lives because of the color of their skin, as you are doing in Charlotte," he declared, urging individuals in the city to stay "peaceful."

When contacted by Fox News Digital, U.S. Customs and Border Protection provided a statement from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. 

"Every day, DHS enforces the laws of the nation across the country. We do not discuss future or potential operations," McLaughlin said.

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DHS has touted its immigration enforcement operation in North Carolina's largest city, dubbed "Operation Charlotte's Web." The department noted in a Monday press release that the "immigration enforcement operation surge in the Charlotte area resulted in the arrest of over 130 illegal aliens in just two days."

Giants rookie Cam Skattebo starts brawl after shoving WWE stars at 'Monday Night Raw'

New York Giants rookie running back Cam Skattebo is recovering from his season-ending ankle injury in his own unique way these days.

That includes getting into fights with WWE superstars at Madison Square Garden.

Giants fans won’t see the Arizona State product on the field again until next season, but he was spotted ringside with some of his teammates at "Monday Night Raw" at Madison Square Garden, where the trio known as "Judgment Day" got into a scuffle with the rookie sensation.

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It began when Dominik Mysterio, one of the trio’s three stars, started jawing with actor and comedian Andrew Schulz. While talking to Schulz, Mysterio — the son of wrestling legend Rey Mysterio — mocked the New York native, saying he was staring at the only champion the city had seen in years.

Mysterio then looked at Skattebo after asking how many years it had been since a New York team won a title and said, "Can you count, Cam? How many years? He don’t know. He can’t count."

That prompted Skattebo — who suffered his injury in a Week 8 road loss to the Philadelphia Eagles — to stand up and get in Mysterio’s face.

Then, JD McDonagh began jawing at Skattebo, shouting at the Giants players before turning to the rookie.

"You guys gonna play defense for the first time this season?" McDonagh shouted before looking at Skattebo. "What are you gonna do?"

Skattebo shoved McDonagh to the ground, sparking a skirmish between Schulz, Giants players and the wrestlers before security broke it up.

Among Skattebo’s Giants teammates in attendance was fellow rookie Abdul Carter, the team’s first-round pick, who was sporting a custom Giants WWE title belt on his left shoulder.

While Skattebo is enjoying himself at premier New York City events — including a showing at UFC 322 at MSG on Saturday night — he’d much rather have been on the field Sunday against the Green Bay Packers. He was seen rolling on a scooter at MetLife Stadium before watching his team lose 27-20 to Green Bay, dropping the Giants to 2-9 on the season.

Skattebo took the city — and the NFL — by storm when he scored three touchdowns in a win over the Eagles at home on "Thursday Night Football." His hard-nosed running style and Tasmanian Devil-like demeanor quickly made the fourth-round pick a fan favorite alongside fellow rookie quarterback Jaxson Dart.

The Giants haven’t had the best luck with health this season to go along with their losing woes. Before Skattebo’s injury in Week 8, Malik Nabers, the second-year receiver from LSU, tore his ACL in Week 4 — Dart’s starting debut against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Giants fans believed the team could still salvage the season without Nabers, as Dart and Skattebo made a strong tandem on offense. But with Skattebo now out, only Dart — who didn’t play Sunday due to a concussion — remains as the team’s promising young offensive talent.

Skattebo finished his rookie season with 617 scrimmage yards (410 rushing, 207 receiving) and seven total touchdowns across eight games.

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