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New Orleans Protests Erupt Over Trump’s Immigration Enforcement

12/12/2025

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Protests erupted in New Orleans against Trump administration immigration enforcement after Act 399, which criminalizes hindering federal enforcement.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana filed a lawsuit against Act 399 but dropped it after clarifications from the attorney general.
Activists reported surveillance by law enforcement monitoring responses to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
Only 38 arrests were made during initial operations, contradicting claims of a widespread crackdown.

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Protests erupted in New Orleans against Trump administration immigration enforcement after Act 399, which criminalizes hindering federal enforcement.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Louisiana filed a lawsuit against Act 399 but dropped it after clarifications from the attorney general.
Activists reported surveillance by law enforcement monitoring responses to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations.
Only 38 arrests were made during initial operations, contradicting claims of a widespread crackdown.