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In a dramatic scene in Kenner, near New Orleans, US Border Patrol agents attempted to detain two labourers positioned precariously atop a roof. The incident marks the beginning of "Catahoula Crunch," President Trump's latest immigration enforcement operation. Residents and activists are alarmed as heavily armed officers focus on undocumented migrants, primarily affecting Latino communities.

 

Named after the muscular Catahoula dog, this operation targets alleged criminals among undocumented migrants. Recently, dozens were arrested in Louisiana over various charges. Trump's intensified crackdown has intimidated local immigrant communities, leaving people like Abigail, a Mexican restaurant owner, worried about the raids’ impact on their livelihoods. Her family, sleep-deprived and anxious, remain at their business premises to avoid enforcement actions.

 

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) stated that an "illegal alien" was apprehended for the roof incident, but they haven't clarified the labourers' status or the legality of their operation. The broader sweep in New Orleans aligns with Trump's commitment to deport a vast number of undocumented migrants, focusing on those with criminal records. Despite this, leaked data suggests most detained individuals in similar operations lack criminal backgrounds.

 

Criticism mounts from local leaders in New Orleans, expressing doubts about achieving the target of 5,000 arrests. They argue the operation may not be effective in targeting only 'violent' criminals. In contrast, the Republican governor of Louisiana, Jeff Landry, supports the enforcement, suggesting potential detainment at the state’s largest prison, Louisiana State Penitentiary, also known as Angola.

 

The operation has sparked divided opinions in neighbouring areas, like the North Shore, where some Trump supporters have expressed conflicted feelings. People like mechanic Tyler Forrester demand legal clarity even though the operation aims to deport those without legal status. Others, such as Mary-Anne, underscore the moral ambiguity associated with the raids' potential to separate families.

 

The operation highlights a significant tension surrounding immigration policy in the US, showing mixed responses within Trump's base and the general population. Recent polling indicates a decline in his support due to these harsh immigration measures. New Orleans, a city with a significant Hispanic community that contributed to its post-Katrina recovery, now faces a challenging period of uncertainty, reported the BBC.

 

 

 

Key Takeaways

 

• "Catahoula Crunch" operation targets undocumented migrants in New Orleans.
• The initiative aims to deport those with supposed criminal charges but lacks clarity on detainees' pasts.
• The campaign reflects growing tension and mixed public opinion on immigration enforcement.

 

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  Adapted by ASEAN Now from BBC 2025-12-05

 

 

 

Go Trump!

Flush out the Augean Stables while you still can.

It's just a matter of time before you get too old, or get blown away, and another administration of liberal loons take your place.

Well done to Trump for removing these criminals that the Biden regime let in. 

Don't forget those French colonists. They don't have the paperwork for sure.

3 hours ago, JonnyF said:

Well done to Trump for removing these criminals that the Biden regime let in. 

Legal immigration  is lawful, Illegal immigration is unlawful.

For many decades the  federal government ,congress told  us so, by enacting laws for past administrations to follow.

8 U.S. Code § 1325 - Improper entry by alien

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/1325