New Orleans officials seek answers after immigration sweeps
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New Orleans — Federal authorities have launched an immigration enforcement operation, Catahoula Crunch, with raids beginning Dec. 3 targeting individuals Homeland Security describes as criminals. Law enforcement records reviewed by the Associated Press show agents monitored online message boards and compiled “sentiment” reports while officials released few operational details recently. DHS issued a Monday release praising arrests that included individuals with violent or criminal histories; planning documents in November set a goal of 5,000 apprehensions. Local officials, advocates and a state senator demanded transparency and warned community members are withdrawing from public life. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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- 1. November: Planning documents reviewed by journalists set a 5,000-arrest goal.
- 2. Dec. 3: Operation Catahoula Crunch began with raids at retail locations.
- 3. Early week: Law enforcement briefings circulated noting monitoring of online message boards.
- 4. Monday: DHS released a statement highlighting arrests of individuals with violent records.
- 5. Later week: Local officials and advocates demanded transparency and reported community withdrawal.
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