A DHS immigration enforcement operation dubbed "Operation Catahoula Crunch" began earlier this week in New Orleans, Louisiana, with a goal of 5,000 arrests over two months.

Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, who is leading the operation, arrived in the city earlier in the week.

CBP has posted videos on social media showing arrests. One video shows agents pulling roofers from a job in Kenner, Louisiana, west of New Orleans.

This focus on New Orleans comes after similar high-profile operations in cities like Chicago and LA, as part of the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration.

Target are largely in Democrat-led states and cities identified as sanctuary jurisdictions.

U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, who is from Louisiana, said Thursday he supported the operation.

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