Summary
A large immigration enforcement operation named "Swamp Sweep" will begin in Southeast Louisiana and parts of Mississippi, involving about 250 federal agents. The operation aims to arrest around 5,000 people and is part of a broader effort by President Trump’s administration to enforce immigration laws.
Key Facts
- Approximately 250 federal agents will conduct the "Swamp Sweep" operation starting Monday.
- The operation will target around 5,000 individuals for immigration violations.
- The Department of Homeland Security has not commented on upcoming operations.
- "Swamp Sweep" is part of a series of actions focusing on cities that resist federal immigration policies.
- New Orleans, a "sanctuary city," is a particular focus due to its historical stance on immigrant protections.
- Federal agents plan to operate in several Louisiana parishes and parts of Mississippi.
- The operation will use local federal infrastructure, including the FBI field office and a naval base in New Orleans.
