The Trump administration has launched a new immigration sweep in Charlotte, North Carolina, called 'Operation Charlotte’s Web', which has garnered critical responses from various quarters. Notably, Martha White, the granddaughter of E.B. White, the author of the beloved children’s book 'Charlotte’s Web', has expressed her disapproval of this initiative. Martha states that E.B. White stood firmly for the rule of law and due process, contrasting sharply with the tactics employed in the operation, such as masked agents raiding homes and workplaces without proper identification.
In her statement, Martha White highlights the essence of 'Charlotte’s Web', where the spider character fights to ensure the freedom of a pig named Wilbur, arguing that the current enforcement actions betray those ideals. The administration's penchant for catchy naming conventions in its immigration efforts is not new, with previous operations named 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida and 'Cornhusker Clink' in Nebraska also receiving attention.
As 'Operation Charlotte’s Web' rolls out, Border Patrol officials, including Gregory Bovino, who has previously spearheaded other operations in cities like Los Angeles and Chicago, quoted E.B. White on social media, saying, 'We take to the breeze, we go as we please.' However, the juxtaposition of such a quote with current aggressive enforcement tactics raises ethical questions about the nature of these operations and their impact on immigrant communities.
In her statement, Martha White highlights the essence of 'Charlotte’s Web', where the spider character fights to ensure the freedom of a pig named Wilbur, arguing that the current enforcement actions betray those ideals. The administration's penchant for catchy naming conventions in its immigration efforts is not new, with previous operations named 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida and 'Cornhusker Clink' in Nebraska also receiving attention.
As 'Operation Charlotte’s Web' rolls out, Border Patrol officials, including Gregory Bovino, who has previously spearheaded other operations in cities like Los Angeles and Chicago, quoted E.B. White on social media, saying, 'We take to the breeze, we go as we please.' However, the juxtaposition of such a quote with current aggressive enforcement tactics raises ethical questions about the nature of these operations and their impact on immigrant communities.
