Federal agents launched a major immigration crackdown in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Saturday.

U.S. Border Patrol agents were seen making arrests across the city of more than 900,000 residents, the Associated Press reported.

The operation is part of a federal push to ensure "Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed," according to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. 

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"Americans should be able to live without fear of violent criminal illegal aliens hurting them, their families, or their neighbors," McLaughlin said in a statement. 

However, some local leaders swiftly condemned the raids. 

Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles, along with Mecklenburg County Commissioner Mark Jerrell and Charlotte-Mecklenburg school board member Stephanie Sneed, said in a joint statement the actions are "causing unnecessary fear and uncertainty."

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"We want people in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County to know we stand with all residents who simply want to go about their lives," said the statement.

Honduran-born U.S. citizen Willy Aceituno told the Associated Press he saw "a lot of Latinos running" as Border Patrol agents chased them Saturday. He said he was also stopped twice.

The operation comes months after the fatal stabbing of Iryna Zarutska, a 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee, aboard a Charlotte light-rail train.

It also follows similar immigration enforcement raids recently conducted in California, Illinois, Oregon and New York.

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On Friday, local leaders encouraged Charlotte residents to protest peacefully and record agents' actions from a distance, condemning the Trump administration's actions in targeting migrants during sweeps in other cities across the country.

"We are living in the strangest of times," Mecklenburg County Commissioner Susan Rodriguez-McDowell said Friday.

The leaders came together a day after Mecklenburg County Sheriff Garry McFadden announced that federal officials notified him that U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents would begin an immigration enforcement operation in the community by Saturday or early this coming week.

DHS and Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.

Fox News Digital's Landon Mion contributed to this report.

Tucking yourself in like a smothered baked potato is the newest way to get a great night’s sleep.

A TikTok trend called the "potato bed" has gone viral as a comfy way of rearranging sheets and pillows to be surrounded and snuggled.

The first step is to lay out a fitted bedsheet upside down and stuff the perimeter with thick pillows and blankets.

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Once there’s a solid foundation of fluffy walls, the middle of the nest gets filled with blankets, comforters and any other objects to get cozy. A laptop playing a movie or a good book is recommended.

TikTok creators have been attempting the trend themselves. One user named Alice (@alicekateea) wrote in the caption of her video that she "had the best night’s sleep ever."

"So just an adult-sized baby nest?" one user commented. "No wonder you slept good!"

Another user wrote, "I’m already a couch potato, now I’m going to be a bed potato too."

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. William Lu, medical director of Dreem Health, commented that the potato bed is a "fun, cozy take" on the concept of "cocooning" or creating a nest-like sleep environment.

"I’m not surprised it’s catching on," said the California-based expert. "People are craving comfort, calm and security right now, and the potato bed taps right into that. While it looks playful, it’s really about recreating that snug, safe feeling we associate with deep rest."

The sensation of being "gently surrounded by pillows and blankets" can mimic the effects of a weighted blanket or being cuddled, according to the sleep expert.

"That light, even pressure can help lower stress hormones like cortisol while boosting serotonin and oxytocin – chemicals that make you feel relaxed and sleepy," said Lu.

"When your body feels secure and your mind feels safe, it’s easier to drift off and stay asleep."

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Lu did caution that too much warmth may cause disruption to sleep, since the best sleep occurs when the core body temperature drops slightly. Piling on too many layers can "trap heat," making it harder for the body to cool down, he noted.

"Also, if you’re surrounding yourself with soft pillows, you might lose proper spinal alignment," Lu added. "Over time, that can lead to neck or back pain. If you wake up feeling sore or sweaty, that’s your sign to scale it back."

Lu recommended thinking of the potato bed as a "cozy relaxation ritual" rather than a permanent sleep setup.

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Building a potato bed for a short nap, a wind-down before bed or a warm respite during the colder months are the best options, he said.

The sleep expert also suggested keeping one lightweight duvet and fewer layers to ensure that the mattress and primary pillow are still providing plenty of support.

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"The goal isn’t to bury yourself in fluff — it’s to create a comfortable, calming space that helps your body and mind relax before sleep," he said.