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DHS Immigration Crackdown in New Orleans: Operation Catahoula Crunch

CNNDecember 5, 20259 min55,631 views
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Operation Catahoula Crunch Launched

  • 🎯 DHS has initiated "Operation Catahoula Crunch" in New Orleans, named after the Louisiana State Dog, as part of a broader push for mass deportations.
  • ⚡ ICE agents were observed detaining and questioning an individual in the suburb of Lelas, approximately 28 miles west of New Orleans.
  • 🛡️ The city is preparing for the arrival of federal agents and the National Guard.

Concerns Over Profiling and Tactics

  • ⚠️ The mayor-elect, New Orleans' first Latina leader, expressed fears that DHS tactics will target people of color.
  • 🗣️ City Councilmember Oliver Thomas Jr. echoed these concerns, stating there are currently no measures in place to prevent profiling.
  • 🚫 He criticized the raids and
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