The Department of Homeland Security today launched a federal law enforcement surge in New Orleans, Louisiana, dubbed “Operation Catahoula Crunch” by the agency. Targets of the operation will include “violent criminals who were released after arrest for home invasion, armed robbery, grand theft auto, and rape,” said DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.

CNN senior national correspondent Ryan Young reports from New Orleans, and John Berman speaks with DHS Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs Tricia McLaughlin about the New Orleans crackdown. #CNN #News