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ICE Withdraws from Catahoula Amid Controversy, Crime Surge

1/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

Federal immigration officers are withdrawing from Catahoula Crunch operation to reinforce efforts there after the shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE agent.
The Louisiana operation aimed for 5,000 arrests but netted about 370.
New Orleans Democrats criticized crackdown, while Governor Jeff Landry (R-La.) supported it.
National Guard troops have been deployed to support law enforcement amid rising crime, coinciding with the anniversary of a deadly truck attack.

History

Historical Context

The Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program was established in 2012, allowing around 800,000 undocumented immigrants to stay in the U.S. Amid ongoing immigration debates, the recent Catahoula Crunch operation aimed for 5,000 arrests but resulted in only 370. This reflects the growing tensions between federal enforcement and local responses, as crime rates rise and National Guard troops are deployed for community safety.

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Story summary

Federal immigration officers are withdrawing from Catahoula Crunch operation to reinforce efforts there after the shooting of Renee Nicole Macklin Good by an ICE agent.
The Louisiana operation aimed for 5,000 arrests but netted about 370.
New Orleans Democrats criticized crackdown, while Governor Jeff Landry (R-La.) supported it.
National Guard troops have been deployed to support law enforcement amid rising crime, coinciding with the anniversary of a deadly truck attack.

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