Trump Administration Launches Immigration Crackdown in New Orleans Despite Local Concerns

Dec 04, 2025 09:19 am CST

The Department of Homeland Security has initiated an immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans, targeting what Secretary Kristi Noem calls "the worst of the worst." Mayor-elect Helena Moreno has expressed concerns about targeting practices and agent identification, while data from the Cato Institute challenges administration claims about detainees' criminal backgrounds.