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Dozens of arrests have been made as part of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's New Orleans operation. Here's what we know on day three.
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Anti-ICE protesters storm New Orleans council meeting, unleashing chaos amid immigration crackdown
Anti-ICE protesters storm New Orleans council meeting, creating chaos as officials flee and police remove demonstrators opposing federal enforcement.
More than 200 federal agents are to begin fanning out across New Orleans.
Those detained by Border Patrol have ended up in Louisiana's expansive immigration detention infrastructure, which has played a central role in President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
Federal agents are fanning out in the Democratic-led city, where activists have prepared with “know your rights” courses.
A peaceful gathering at New Orleans City Hall quickly turned chaotic as protesters clashed with council members over a major DHS immigration operation, leading to officers carrying people out of the chamber while federal officials touted arrests and the city promoted a new “Know Your Rights” portal.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday that National Guard troops will soon head to New Orleans and bring another federal surge to the city that is already awaiting a separate immigration crackdown dubbed "Swamp Sweep" that is expected to begin this week.
President Donald Trump has promised to send National Guard troops to New Orleans before Christmas, according to Gov. Jeff Landry. The announcement comes as planned Border Patrol immigration raids have already sparked protests in the city.