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Catahoula Crunch: Thousands Arrested, Families Torn Apart

12/12/2025

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The crackdown, dubbed "Catahoula Crunch," aims for 5,000 arrests and has led to thousands of detentions and family separations, including cases like Vilma Cruz in Kenner, Louisiana, and Yaoska, whose husband was detained in Miami.
Many families are making emergency custody plans amid fears of deportation.
The crackdown has raised concerns about targeting innocent families and its impact on local economies.

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The crackdown, dubbed "Catahoula Crunch," aims for 5,000 arrests and has led to thousands of detentions and family separations, including cases like Vilma Cruz in Kenner, Louisiana, and Yaoska, whose husband was detained in Miami.
Many families are making emergency custody plans amid fears of deportation.
The crackdown has raised concerns about targeting innocent families and its impact on local economies.