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New Orleans Mayor-Elect Slams Federal Immigration Crackdown

12/6/2025

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New Orleans' mayor-elect criticized a federal immigration crackdown, saying it harms the community.
The operation, Operation Catahoula Crunch, has produced confrontations between masked agents and residents, including Jacelynn Guzman.
Louisiana officials support the operation and say state law enforcement collaborates with federal agents to deter interference.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it focuses on serious offenders, but community advocates say most detainees lack serious criminal records.

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New Orleans' mayor-elect criticized a federal immigration crackdown, saying it harms the community.
The operation, Operation Catahoula Crunch, has produced confrontations between masked agents and residents, including Jacelynn Guzman.
Louisiana officials support the operation and say state law enforcement collaborates with federal agents to deter interference.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says it focuses on serious offenders, but community advocates say most detainees lack serious criminal records.