DHS rolls out ‘Operation Catahoula Crunch’ for immigration crackdown in New Orleans

Published December 3, 2025 11:10am ET



The Department of Homeland Security began its latest immigration crackdown in New Orleans on Wednesday as part of “Operation Catahoula Crunch.”

The Trump administration is targeting illegal immigrants and violent criminals who were released from police custody for the following crimes: home invasion, armed robbery, grand theft auto, and rape.

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