Federal border agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans
Operation Catahoula Crunch aims to arrest about 5,000 undocumented immigrants with alleged violent criminal records amid local concerns and fears of community disruption.
- On Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security launched an immigration operation in New Orleans named Operation Catahoula Crunch.
- Homeland Security framed the operation as addressing sanctuary policies, targeting immigrants released after arrests for home invasion, armed robbery, grand theft auto, and rape, DHS said.
- Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, who has overseen similar urban surges, brings prior tactics from Chicago and Charlotte and about 250 federal border agents are expected to deploy in Louisiana.
- Local residents reacted with protests, business closures, Helena Moreno posted legal guidance, and Jeff Landry requested up to 1,000 National Guard members to assist.
- With a target of 5,000 arrests, the operation scales up prior surges; DHS left the duration unspecified, and past Chicago sweeps detained about 4,000, many without criminal records.
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