US EditionFederal border agents launch immigration crackdown in New Orleans
Operation Catahoula Crunch seeks to arrest about 5,000 immigrants with alleged violent criminal records amid sanctuary policy enforcement, officials said.
- 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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