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Trump's 'Catahoula Crunch' Immigration Crackdown Hits New Orleans

12/3/2025

Summary

Story summary

Federal immigration agents have begun operations in New Orleans as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigrants.
The operation, named 'Catahoula Crunch,' aims to arrest people released after serious offenses.
Local officials say they were uninformed about the operation.
Businesses are adjusting hours due to fears among immigrant workers.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry supports the operation, while local leaders call it a power move with no clear strategy.

History

Historical Context

The Immigration and Nationality Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on October 3, abolished national origin quotas that had restricted immigration since the 1920s. This landmark legislation led to a significant increase in immigrants from Asia and Latin America, with over 300,000 arrivals annually by the 1970s, reshaping the U.S. demographic landscape and influencing ongoing immigration debates.

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Story summary

Federal immigration agents have begun operations in New Orleans as part of U.S. President Donald Trump's crackdown on immigrants.
The operation, named 'Catahoula Crunch,' aims to arrest people released after serious offenses.
Local officials say they were uninformed about the operation.
Businesses are adjusting hours due to fears among immigrant workers.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry supports the operation, while local leaders call it a power move with no clear strategy.

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