Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Border Patrol agents arrive at a Home Depot in Kenner, La., Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025.

Immigration

Feds announce launch of immigration operation in New Orleans

Charles Maldonado (Verite News)

The Department of Homeland Security has dubbed the operation “Catahoula Crunch.”

U.S. Border Patrol Commander at large Gregory Bovino looks on, Monday, Nov. 17, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C.

Immigration

DHS to send 250 border agents to New Orleans for major immigration sweep; see details

Jack Brook (The Associated Press)

Federal agents are set to conduct a two-month immigration crackdown starting Dec. 1. The operation aims to arrest around 5,000 people across southeast Louisiana and Mississippi.

Coastal Desk

FEMA Rebuffs DHS, To Continue Paying For New Orleans Katrina Damage

Travis Lux

A federal audit says FEMA should stop sending money to the City of New Orleans for repairing road and water-system damage sustained during hurricanes…

Features

City Tests Evacuation System for Start of Hurricane Season

Hurricane season starts today, and the city encourages all residents to have their own evacuation plan. But not everyone can get out of town on their own.…