Federal agents have l aunched immigration enforcement operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis , following President Donald Trump 's announcement of sending National Guard troops to Louisiana. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that the New Orleans operation, named "Operation Catahoula Crunch," targets "criminal aliens" released due to sanctuary policies that prevent local authorities from honoring U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainers.

DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin emphasized that the operation aims to remove individuals involved in serious crimes such as home invasion, armed robbery, and rape. Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry supports the federal intervention, citing a significant drop in crime in the state. However, the operation ha

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