Many reports detail an upcoming, large-scale immigration law enforcement operation called Operation Swamp Sweep, which is set to cover the New Orleans area and neighboring regions extending into Mississippi. This effort, following a similar action in North Carolina, involves the deployment of approximately 250 federal Border Patrol agents and aims to arrest up to 5,000 individuals over a two-month period. The operation is seen as part of the current administration’s nationwide strategy on mass deportations, although agencies such as the Border Patrol and ICE operate independently. The upcoming actions have elicited mixed reactions from local officials, with some police chiefs expressing support for the operation. At the same time, the newly elected mayor of New Orleans has allocated resources to help immigrant communities understand their rights. In response to potential raids, advocacy groups and residents are preparing by organizing protests and encouraging people to document law enforcement activities to ensure transparency and provide evidence.

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