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Trump's Immigration Crackdown Sparks Fear in New Orleans

12/6/2025

Summary

Story summary

In New Orleans, a crackdown on immigration under U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fear among immigrant communities.
Surveillance footage shows Jacelynn Guzman, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen, being chased by masked ICE agents.
The Department of Homeland Security said she matched a suspect's description but was not the target.
Officials and advocates warn of racial profiling and say families stay hidden while businesses close.

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 favored Northern and Western Europeans since the 1920s. This landmark legislation led to a significant increase in immigrants from Latin America and Asia, with over 300,000 arriving annually by the 1970s, reshaping the U.S. demographic landscape and igniting ongoing debates about immigration enforcement and civil rights.

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Story summary

In New Orleans, a crackdown on immigration under U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked fear among immigrant communities.
Surveillance footage shows Jacelynn Guzman, a 23-year-old U.S. citizen, being chased by masked ICE agents.
The Department of Homeland Security said she matched a suspect's description but was not the target.
Officials and advocates warn of racial profiling and say families stay hidden while businesses close.

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