NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A significant immigration enforcement operation titled 'Swamp Sweep' is set to unfold in New Orleans, involving around 250 federal border agents dispatched to apprehend approximately 5,000 individuals in southeast Louisiana and Mississippi. Documentation obtained by The Associated Press reveals that this initiative, commencing on December 1, represents the latest phase in a nationwide crackdown under the Trump administration, which is keen on fulfilling its promise of more stringent immigration policies.
Local dynamics may complicate the operation, particularly given the state's Republican leadership under Governor Jeff Landry, an ally of Trump, who has sought to mirror federal enforcement measures. Historically, New Orleans has challenged such federal actions, leading to a conflict that could emerge between the federal agents and local authorities committed to more progressive immigration policies. This situation highlights the continuing tension over immigration enforcement in a politically divided America.
Local dynamics may complicate the operation, particularly given the state's Republican leadership under Governor Jeff Landry, an ally of Trump, who has sought to mirror federal enforcement measures. Historically, New Orleans has challenged such federal actions, leading to a conflict that could emerge between the federal agents and local authorities committed to more progressive immigration policies. This situation highlights the continuing tension over immigration enforcement in a politically divided America.
