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Trump administration plans major "Swamp Sweep" immigration-enforcement operation in Louisiana and Mississippi

  1. Original Date Announced

    November 18, 2025

    AP News reports that the Trump administration is sending about 250 federal border agents to New Orleans for "Swamp Sweep," a two-month operation beginning December 1st that aims to arrest roughly 5,000 people across southeast Louisiana and Mississippi. The operation, led by Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, represents another major escalation in nationwide immigration crackdowns and positions Louisiana as an enforcement priority. DHS declined to comment on the operation, saying it would not "telegraph potential operations" for safety and security reasons.

    2025.11.18 Reported: DHS plans to deploy 250 border agents to Louisiana in major immigration sweep, AP sources say - AP News
  2. Effective Date

    December 1, 2025

Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Reported
Trump Administration Action: Change in Practice
Subject Matter: Interior
Agencies Affected: ICE CBP

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