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New Orleans Faces Backlash Over 'Catahoula Crunch' Immigration Crackdown

12/9/2025

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State and federal authorities monitor criticism and protests in New Orleans about the immigration crackdown known as 'Catahoula Crunch,' which aims to arrest 5,000.
Backlash grows due to lack of transparency about arrests, while officials say a small share of detainees have significant criminal histories.
Encounters between agents and residents, including a U.S. citizen chased by agents, heighten fears and prompt officials to seek updates to assess impact and objectives.

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State and federal authorities monitor criticism and protests in New Orleans about the immigration crackdown known as 'Catahoula Crunch,' which aims to arrest 5,000.
Backlash grows due to lack of transparency about arrests, while officials say a small share of detainees have significant criminal histories.
Encounters between agents and residents, including a U.S. citizen chased by agents, heighten fears and prompt officials to seek updates to assess impact and objectives.