Border Patrol Launches "Swamp Sweep" Immigration Crackdown In Louisiana
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A large-scale immigration operation is set to begin in southeast Louisiana and into Mississippi, with roughly 250 federal Border Patrol agents expected to deploy starting Monday. The crackdown, dubbed “Swamp Sweep,” will be led by Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, who has overseen similar operations in other major Democratic-run cities.
Officials say the goal of the operation is to make up to 5,000 arrests in and around New Orleans, a
Democratic-led city, as part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to intensify immigration enforcement and mass deportations.
Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry has voiced support for the operation, while many residents in New Orleans are expressing concern, with some attending “know your rights” workshops in anticipation of the crackdown.
Authorities say the operation will focus on individuals in the country illegally, and will involve checkpoints, arrests, and enforcement actions extending across state lines into Mississippi.
Officials say the goal of the operation is to make up to 5,000 arrests in and around New Orleans, a
Democratic-led city, as part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to intensify immigration enforcement and mass deportations.
Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry has voiced support for the operation, while many residents in New Orleans are expressing concern, with some attending “know your rights” workshops in anticipation of the crackdown.
Authorities say the operation will focus on individuals in the country illegally, and will involve checkpoints, arrests, and enforcement actions extending across state lines into Mississippi.
