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flag A U.S. immigration raid named "Operation Charlotte’s Web" sparks backlash for using a beloved children’s story’s name, drawing criticism for its insensitive tone.

flag The granddaughter of E.B. flag White has criticized the U.S. Department of Homeland Security for naming an immigration enforcement operation “Operation Charlotte’s Web,” calling the choice insensitive and contrary to the book’s themes of compassion and empathy. flag The operation, which led to 81 arrests in Charlotte, North Carolina, drew backlash for its perceived tone-deaf use of a beloved children’s story, with critics arguing it trivializes the fear and trauma of raids. flag While DHS officials defended the name as a logistical label, the controversy has sparked broader debate over the ethical use of cultural symbols in government actions.

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