President Trump’s immigration enforcement machine is preparing to deploy 200 federal Border Patrol agents to New Orleans as early as December 1st, marking the latest phase of his nationwide crackdown on illegal immigration that has already netted over 200 arrests in Charlotte alone.
Story Highlights
- 200 Border Patrol agents are heading to New Orleans by December 1st with armored vehicles and special operations teams.
- Charlotte’s operation “Charlotte’s Web” has already resulted in more than 200 arrests this week.
- Trump’s enforcement teams have successfully conducted major raids in Chicago and Los Angeles.
- Louisiana’s Republican Governor Jeff Landry is actively supporting federal immigration enforcement efforts.
New Orleans Becomes Next Target in Immigration Enforcement Blitz
Department of Homeland Security sources confirm that New Orleans will become the latest city targeted in President Trump’s mass deportation campaign.
Internal government documents obtained by CBS News reveal that approximately 200 federal Border Patrol agents will descend on the Big Easy, continuing the administration’s strategy of deploying green-uniformed agents far from traditional border zones to enforce immigration law in America’s heartland.
The immigration crackdown dubbed “Swamp Sweep” is expected to begin Dec.1 and aims to arrest roughly 5,000 people across southeast Louisiana. https://t.co/JDiDeeDS7e pic.twitter.com/xpdtFb2hc2
— FOX 8 New Orleans (@FOX8NOLA) November 18, 2025
Charlotte Operation Delivers Impressive Results
The Trump administration’s current operation in Charlotte, dubbed “Charlotte’s Web,” demonstrates the effectiveness of this new enforcement approach.
Under the leadership of Border Patrol commander Gregory Bovino, federal agents have recorded more than 200 arrests as of Tuesday morning. This operation, which is expected to conclude this week, follows successful immigration raids in Chicago and Los Angeles, where agents targeted Home Depot parking lots, worksites, and other locations where illegal immigrants commonly gather.
Trump Administration Defends Professional Law Enforcement Tactics
Despite predictable protests from local Democrat activists and accusations of heavy-handed tactics, Trump administration officials maintain that arrests are based solely on immigration law violations, not racial profiling.
Commander Bovino defended his agents’ professionalism, telling CBS News that their use of force during the Chicago operation was “exemplary.” The administration has also noted that federal agents have faced attacks from those attempting to obstruct lawful immigration enforcement.
Republican Governor Provides Critical Support in Louisiana
Unlike other Democrat-led cities that have attempted to obstruct federal immigration enforcement, New Orleans is led by Republican Governor Jeff Landry, a strong Trump ally who has actively collaborated with the administration on immigration enforcement.
This cooperation represents a significant advantage for Border Patrol operations, as state-level support can dramatically improve the effectiveness of federal enforcement actions.
Border Patrol Requests Enhanced Equipment for Urban Operations
The serious nature of these enforcement operations is evident in Border Patrol’s equipment requests for both Charlotte and New Orleans operations.
Internal documents show federal agents have requested armored vehicles and special operations teams, indicating the administration’s commitment to ensuring agent safety while conducting thorough immigration enforcement in urban environments where resistance from illegal immigration advocates is expected.
