CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) – Nearly 21,000 students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools were absent on Monday, according to officials.
Officials with Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools said on Monday, Nov. 17, that approximately 20,935 students across the 185 schools were absent, which is 15% of students enrolled.
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools said daily school attendance is unofficial until it is approved and finalized by the state.
According to data from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 31% of the student population are Hispanic identifying students.
Officials did not make it clear if the absences were connected to the on-going immigration operation in the city.
Operation “Charlotte’s Web”
Border Patrol agents were seen in Charlotte over the past few days as part of their immigration operation “Charlotte’s Web.”
During the first two days of the operation on Saturday, Nov. 15, and Sunday, Nov. 16, 130 people had been arrested, including a “record-breaking” 81 arrests on Saturday.
“Criminal records of those arrested include known gang membership, aggravated assault, possession of a dangerous weapon, felony larceny, simple assault, hit-and-run, possession of stolen goods, shoplifting, DUI, DWI, and illegal re-entry after prior deportation—a felony,” a spokesperson wrote.
Charlotte mayor expresses concern
Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles on Monday, Nov. 17, released a statement after this weekend’s immigration operation saw 130 people arrested.
Major Lyles said that she saw many videos that made her “deeply concerned” with how Border Patrol officers were conducting the operation.
“[T]he rights and constitutional protections of every person in Charlotte — regardless of immigration status — must be upheld. Our city has a long-standing commitment to fairness, dignity, and justice,” Lyles said in a statement, in part, on Monday.
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