Charlotte woman sentenced to five months for ICE facility interference

A federal judge sentenced Charlotte resident Heather Morrow to five months in prison and seven months of supervised release for her role in blocking access to a local ICE facility and interfering with an officer’s attempted arrest during a protest. A jury convicted Morrow of assaulting or interfering with law enforcement and obstructing federal property; prosecutors had sought an eight-month prison term, and she is expected to report to prison in January 2027. Her co-defendant, William Stanley, received probation, community service, and a fine. Prosecutors characterized the conduct as unlawful interference rather than protected speech, while Morrow’s supporters said the case would not deter protests against immigration enforcement.