NEW ORLEANS (AP) — In a significant escalation of immigration enforcement, approximately 250 federal border agents are gearing up for a two-month operation in New Orleans, named 'Swamp Sweep'. As part of this initiative, authorities aim to apprehend about 5,000 people across southeast Louisiana and into Mississippi. Documents obtained by the Associated Press indicate that the operation is set to commence on December 1. This crackdown forms part of a broader national strategy to fulfill President Trump’s campaign commitment to mass deportations, with similar operations occurring in cities such as Chicago and Los Angeles. The enforcement action poses potential conflicts with local officials in New Orleans who have historically resisted federal sweeps, especially given the operation's alignment with the policies of Republican Governor Jeff Landry.
Operation Swamp Sweep: Immigration Crackdown Hits New Orleans
Operation Swamp Sweep: Immigration Crackdown Hits New Orleans
A surge of 250 federal border agents is arriving in New Orleans for a two-month initiative targeting thousands of undocumented immigrants in the region.
Starting December 1st, a major federal immigration enforcement operation called 'Swamp Sweep' will kick off in New Orleans, aiming to arrest around 5,000 individuals in Louisiana and Mississippi. This initiative is part of a larger series of crackdowns across the nation under the Trump administration, reflecting a strong push for mass deportations, even as local officials in New Orleans prepare for tension with federal authorities over enforcement practices.
