Images show federal forces taking people into custody in New Orleans, Louisiana
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it had started its immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans today.
In a statement, the department said Operation Catahoula Crunch would target “criminal illegal aliens roaming free thanks to sanctuary policies”. New Orleans is the latest Democratic-run city (albeit in a Republican-led state) to see federal immigration agents on its streets. Most recently, the Trump administration targeted Charlotte, North Carolina, and touted the arrest of more than 300 undocumented immigrants.