After information about A Imminent operation Border Patrol Immigration and Customs Enforcement Administration (Icefor its abbreviation in English) in New OrleansImmigrants in this city have radically changed their routine. In this context, multiple absences from work were reported in the most populous city in Louisiana.
As specified CNNTwo sources familiar with the planning of federal operations indicated this New Orleans is the new target of the Trump administration. Although there are no details yet regarding the start date of the raids, and there has been no confirmation from Department of Homeland Security (DHS) authorities, It is expected to start in the first week of December.
Photos of agents in other cities such as chicago and Charlotte anxiety New Orleans immigrantswhich even started Miss their jobs. According to the testimony of businessmen, the change was especially felt in the gastronomic area, an area with a large number of Latinos.
Because of their fear that Border Patrol agents will eventually arrive, they do not show up during their work days. In this way, they not only lose their source of income, but also create complications for restaurants and venues. caused the condition Even employees with legal immigration status stay home.
After the operation Charlotte’s WebWhich took place in Charlotte, New Orleans is the new target of federal authorities. In the most populous city in North Carolina, more than 250 immigrants were detained, according to official figures from the Department of Homeland Security.
according to NBC NewsThe operation officially ended on Thursday, November 20, and officers are preparing for the next mission. In the presence Border Guard Commander, Gregory Bovino, Agents will move to New Orleans.
Although the authorities have not set a specific date for the start of the targeted operation, this is known It won’t start until after ThanksgivingWhich is celebrated on Thursday, November 27th. However, preparation activities can start in advance in different parts of the city.
Before the end of 2025, the Trump administration’s intention is Deploying 250 border guards To detain about 5,000 immigrantsas stated in a reproduced document AP. The process called “Swamp Sweep“, targets Louisiana and Mississippiwhile its start date will be December 1.
While cases have already been reported of migrants absenting themselves from work out of fear of the presence of agents, City schools are on alert for a similar situation. according to Louisiana Illuminator, Members of ICE and the Border Agency They cannot enter educational institutions.
But representatives of the region confirm that anxiety will also reach this region and that They expect a decline in attendance by children and teens To their classes.
In this context, the mayor-elect of New Orleans said, Helena MorenoHe pointed out in an interview with WWL that “there are parents who are afraid to send their children to school.”
“I think there is widespread concern. This is not a partisan issue. This is a community issue.” “Not having a full understanding of the arrival of federal forces in the city and what exactly they will do.”He concluded.