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Federal immigration agents launched an aggressive crackdown in New Orleans targeting 5,000 arrests, a goal city leaders say is unrealistic and unattainable.

Instead of violent criminals, agents are arresting working immigrants and families, according to community advocates who fear the sweep will destabilize entire households.

A similar Chicago operation arrested over 4,000 people, but data show only 15% had criminal convictions, mostly for traffic violations, not violent crimes.

NEW ORLEANS — Trump administration officials overseeing the immigration crackdown launched this week in New Orleans are aiming to make 5,000 arrests with a focus on violent offenders, a target that some

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