Federal Agents Deployment in Louisiana and Mississippi

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is gearing up to send around 250 federal border agents to Louisiana and Mississippi as part of a significant operation aimed at arresting nearly 5,000 individuals, according to reports by the Associated Press. This initiative, referred to as “Swamp Sweep,” is set to commence on December 1 and will primarily target southeastern Louisiana, marking one of the most extensive immigration enforcement actions taken in a single state during the Trump administration.

Agents are expected to arrive in New Orleans starting Friday, where they will prepare logistics including equipment and vehicles before heading into various communities across Louisiana. The operation is slated to cover areas from New Orleans through Jefferson, St. Bernard, and St. Tammany parishes, extending northward to Baton Rouge. There are plans for further enforcement in southeast Mississippi, although specifics are still scarce.

DHS did not respond immediately when contacted for comments regarding the operation.

In related news, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves, both Republicans who have backed President Trump previously, also did not provide comments when approached. Back in August, Reeves had announced the deployment of about 200 National Guard troops from Mississippi to Washington, D.C., to support national efforts to regain order in the capital. Similarly, Landry had earlier emphasized collaboration with federal authorities to address illegal immigration in Louisiana.

As the Trump administration intensifies its nationwide immigration enforcement strategy, federal agents have already been sent to major cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, and, more recently, Charlotte, North Carolina. Tom Homan, President Trump’s border czar, mentioned that additional operations are also being discussed for New York City, hinting that the crackdown may be further expanded in the upcoming weeks.