A federal immigration crackdown in the New Orleans area known as “Operation Catahoula Crunch“ has entered its 11th day as Border Patrol agents have expanded across south Louisiana, conducting sweeps on the northshore and in the Capital Region.

The Department of Homeland Security announced over 250 people have been detained as part of the operation so far. They are seeking to arrest 5,000 people locally, though immigration advocates and attorneys have cast doubt on whether agents could reach that goal.

The impact of the sweeps continues to be felt on schools, businesses and in local government.

Here’s a look at the latest news surrounding the operation.

Border Patrol expands into Capital Region

As the immigration sweeps continue without a definite end date, Border Patrol agents were

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