CARRBORO, NC – The Carrboro Town Council passed a resolution on Tuesday, Nov. 18, 2025, that reaffirms the town’s support of immigrant communities and Carrboro’s status as a 4th Amendment Town, urging business, schools, and governments to adopt similar policies.
The resolution responds to current events in North Carolina when US Customs and Border Protection agents launched numerous operations to detain, arrest and harass immigrant communities, resulting in arrests of undocumented and US citizen residents, as well as heightened fear and distrust in law enforcement. The Town Council condemned all discriminatory actions.
Carrboro has a long history of supporting immigrant communities and creating a welcoming town to all, no matter their place of origin. The resolution cites actions of the Town of Carrboro that support immigrant communities, including the adoption of a Language Access Plan, the Racial Equity Action Plan, and the Carrboro Comprehensive Plan.
On May 20, 2025, the Town Council voted unanimously to designate the Town of Carrboro as a 4th Amendment City, reinforcing the town's commitment to honor and uphold the 4th amendment rights of all residents.
- Learn more about Carrboro as a 4th Amendment Workplace at https://townofcarrboro.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3003&ARC=5919
- Learn more at Siembra NC’s Website: https://4thworkplace.org/
- Read the full resolution at https://www.carrboronc.gov/2630/Proclamations-and-Resolutions ;
- Photos -- The Town of Carrboro hosted a 4th Amendment Workplaces Workshop on Sept. 24, 2025 for local businesses and town staff hosted by Siembra NC. Attendees learned the protections individuals and businesses hold because of the 4th Amendment; how to protect against illegal search and seizure operations; how to help deter other kinds of unconstitutional overreach; and how to create a sense of safety and security for people currently being targeted. A previous workshop was held for Town staff in July 2025. View https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMQLh3BsE9x/?igsh=YXk2Z3NhMmlqeTRr