Dozens of arrests have been made as part of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's New Orleans operation, dubbed "Cathoula Crunch," as the immigration crackdown entered its third day.

Reports circulated on Wednesday of citizens and permit holders being detained in the sweeps, and a video of one citizen running away from agents in Marrero has gone viral.

As the arrests rise, protesters and community advocates have organized events and calls to action in response to the sweeps, including disrupting a Thursday meeting of the New Orleans City Council.

Here’s what you need to know on day three of the immigration sweep in the New Orleans area.

Detentions of citizens and permit holders

Attorneys and immigrant advocacy groups said Border Patrol agents have detained multiple people who are

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