Authorities conducting New Orleans’ immigration enforcement operation are closely monitoring online criticism and protests, tracking social media discussions around the clock.

Records show only 9 of 38 people arrested had criminal histories beyond traffic violations, contradicting officials’ public claims the operation targets dangerous offenders.

Local leaders demand greater transparency after being kept in the dark about who’s being arrested and why.

NEW ORLEANS — State and federal authorities are closely tracking online criticism and demonstrations against the immigration crackdown in New Orleans, monitoring message boards around the clock for suspected threats to agents while compiling regular updates on public “sentiment” surrounding the arrests, according to law enforcement reco

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