The effort was organized by the Gamma Sigma chapter of Lambda Theta Phi Latin Fraternity. Latino students said they don't feel safe walking on campus.
"A lot of us use means of transportation, such as skateboards, bikes, scooters and stuff like that. We're exposed to traffic all the time. We're always watching our backs. I'm watching my back, making sure I'm not going to get tackled by an ICE agent who thinks I'm an undocumented person," said David Suarez, who is president of Lambda Theta Phi.
Federal agents launched immigration enforcement operations across the state and called it Charlotte's Web. The Department of Homeland Security said this surge in law enforcement is to ensure Americans are safe and public safety threats are removed. These efforts are impacting students personally.
"I had a family member get arrested and thrown to the ground in a shopping center in Charlotte when everything first started going on. They are a family friend, and it sucks. What can you do to tell them it's going to be okay when it's not going to be okay," questioned Suarez.
The DHS said this operation in North Carolina won't be over anytime soon. Students are already planning their next demonstration.
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