More than 200 federal agents are expected to begin fanning out across New Orleans on Wednesday after the Department of Homeland Security announced the start of an immigration crackdown dubbed Operation Catahoula Crunch.

Federal agents are fanning out in the Democratic-led city, where activists have prepared with “know your rights” courses.

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.