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President Donald Trump is preparing a major immigration enforcement sweep that will send 250 federal officers into New Orleans next week as part of a new crackdown targeting illegal immigration across the Gulf South. Federal officials have confirmed that the operation will focus heavily on Louisiana and Mississippi, two states where illegal crossings and overstays have surged in recent years.
Massive ICE Crackdown Begins December 1
The new mission — code-named “Swamp Sweep” — is scheduled to begin December 1 and will be led by Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, a longtime Trump-era enforcement veteran. The operation aims to arrest approximately 5,000 undocumented immigrants, making it one of the largest targeted enforcement actions since Trump returned to office.
A spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security said specific operational plans would not be released for security reasons, but confirmed the mission falls under Trump’s broader national strategy to restore border security and law-and-order policies that many Americans felt were abandoned under the prior administration.
Democrat Cities Face New Federal Raids
New Orleans now joins a growing list of Democrat-led cities experiencing large-scale federal immigration operations, following similar enforcement actions in:
- Los Angeles
- Chicago
- Charlotte, North Carolina
These cities, which have long embraced “sanctuary-style” policies, are now seeing federal authorities step in as part of Trump’s renewed push to protect American communities and stop the flow of illegal immigration into urban areas.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry Partners With Trump
Louisiana’s Republican Governor Jeff Landry has been working closely with the Trump administration through Operation GEAUX, a statewide initiative that expands the power of local and state law enforcement to enforce federal immigration laws.
Landry has made border security a top priority, arguing that illegal immigration is straining resources, impacting crime rates, and harming local workers. His partnership with the White House signals a new era of cooperation between state authorities and federal agencies.
Tens of Thousands of Illegal Immigrants in the Region
According to 2023 Pew Research Center estimates:
- 110,000 undocumented immigrants currently live in Louisiana
- 40,000 undocumented immigrants reside in Mississippi
These numbers highlight why the Gulf South has become a major enforcement focus for the Trump administration.
Key Change: New Orleans Police No Longer Restricted
The timing of “Swamp Sweep” follows the recent end of a long-standing federal consent decree that had prevented the New Orleans Police Department from coordinating directly with ICE and other enforcement partners.
With those restrictions lifted, Trump officials now expect significantly stronger cooperation from local law enforcement agencies — a major advantage for carrying out large-scale operations.
A Major Step in Trump’s Promise to Restore Order
For many conservative voters, this operation represents another strong step in President Trump’s commitment to:
- Secure the border
- Enforce existing immigration laws
- Protect American citizens
- Push back against sanctuary-city extremism
“Swamp Sweep” appears poised to become one of the most consequential immigration enforcement efforts of Trump’s second term — and exactly the kind of bold action his supporters demanded.