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Divided Louisiana Leaders Clash Over Immigration Enforcement

12/14/2025

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Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Gov. Jeff Landry are divided over federal immigration enforcement as Border Patrol aims to arrest 5,000 individuals.
Nungesser expresses concerns from legal residents, saying the operations create fear and should be addressed by the president.
He notes potential harm to local businesses and worker shortages in hospitality.
Landry's office backs swift removal of undocumented immigrants and criticizes Nungesser for advocating rights for those who enter illegally.

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Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser and Gov. Jeff Landry are divided over federal immigration enforcement as Border Patrol aims to arrest 5,000 individuals.
Nungesser expresses concerns from legal residents, saying the operations create fear and should be addressed by the president.
He notes potential harm to local businesses and worker shortages in hospitality.
Landry's office backs swift removal of undocumented immigrants and criticizes Nungesser for advocating rights for those who enter illegally.