Trump admin takes aim at New Orleans in latest US immigration crackdown

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Joseph StepanskyDecember 3, 2025 at 05:07 PM

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In December 2025, the Trump administration announced "Operation Catahoula Crunch," a new immigration enforcement surge targeting New Orleans, Louisiana. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated the operation would focus on undocumented individuals convicted of crimes and released in New Orleans. DHS claims New Orleans' "sanctuary policies" endanger communities by hindering the removal of criminal undocumented immigrants. The administration asserts these policies allow released individuals to commit further crimes. New Orleans officials dispute the "sanctuary city" label, stating they have no policies directly obstructing federal immigration enforcement, though the local sheriff's office does not hold inmates past their sentences at the request of immigration authorities.

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Department of Homeland Security 80% Donald Trump ×2100% New Orleans ×3100% United States ×2100%

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immigration crackdown 100% trump administration 90% new orleans 80% sanctuary policies 70% undocumented individuals 60% federal agents 60% immigration enforcement 50% department of homeland security 50% criminal aliens 40%