The Department of Homeland Security has launched an immigration crackdown in New Orleans, saying the operation targets violent criminals.
A protestor waves a flag in a pouring rain during a demonstration against an impending Customs and Border Patrol immigration crackdown in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. FILE - U.S. Border Patrol Commander at large Gregory Bovino looks on Nov.
17, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. A protestor waves a flag in a pouring rain during a demonstration against an impending Customs and Border Patrol immigration crackdown in New Orleans, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. – A federal immigration crackdown began Wednesday in New Orleans under an operation that a Homeland Security official said would target violent criminals, expanding the Trump administration's sweeps that have unfolded in other U.S. cities. The aim of the operation is to capture immigrants who were released after their arrests for crimes such as home invasion, armed robbery and rape, Homeland Security Department Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said in a statement.for an immigration crackdown that Republican Gov. Jeff Landry has said he would welcome. “Sanctuary policies endanger American communities by releasing illegal criminal aliens and forcing DHS law enforcement to risk their lives to remove criminal illegal aliens that should have never been put back on the streets,” McLaughlin said. “ The Trump administration also launched immigration crackdowns in Los Angeles, Chicago and Charlotte, North Carolina. Landry is a close Trump ally who has moved to align state policy with the White House’s enforcement agenda.is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.Final full moon of 2025 expected to be supermoon76-year-old mother killed in Lake City crash adopted two young girls who also died▶3 bills propose rules to prevent child drownings in Florida. There have already been 112 this yearAnnual Channel 4 Toy Drive tradition returns on Thursday, Dec. 4Typical Florida household needs 17 years to save for a 10% home down payment, study findsSt. Johns County commissioners push for developers to pay for land conservationMother of 18-year-old killed in Burger King shooting shares her grief, along with a messageTracking rain, storms across Northeast Florida and Southeast GeorgiaWe're talking playoffs! What are things looking like for the Jags?Hurricane season 2025 comes to a close on Sunday▶▶Christmas tree lighting at Jacksonville’s Holiday River FestViews from Jacksonville's Holiday River FestMicah Anderson with the dagger!! 🗡️🗡️Brenton James to Caiden Smith who goes up and gets it for 6️⃣⬆️⬆️Xander Edwards to the 🏠on the 1st play of the GAME!! 👀👀Camden Tietze climbs the ladder for the score!! 🪜🪜I Have A Dream that Jaden Weatherly will connect with Naeem Burroughs for a touchdown!!Could tariffs impact prices of Christmas trees? News4JAX reporter Chris Will explainsBlack Friday at the St. Johns Town Center▶Turkey trot in Atlantic Beach
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