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Border Patrol's 'Swamp Sweep' Targets 5,000 in New Orleans

12/1/2025

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About 250 Border Patrol agents, led by Gregory Bovino, Border Patrol commander, are set to launch the Swamp Sweep operation in New Orleans to arrest roughly 5,000 individuals.
The operation follows a pattern of targeting Democratic-run cities and has left local immigrant communities anxious as they stock up on supplies and limit outings.
Local businesses post signs to deter federal agents.
Louisiana's new laws require local compliance with federal immigration efforts.

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Story summary

About 250 Border Patrol agents, led by Gregory Bovino, Border Patrol commander, are set to launch the Swamp Sweep operation in New Orleans to arrest roughly 5,000 individuals.
The operation follows a pattern of targeting Democratic-run cities and has left local immigrant communities anxious as they stock up on supplies and limit outings.
Local businesses post signs to deter federal agents.
Louisiana's new laws require local compliance with federal immigration efforts.