250 border agents to deploy to Louisiana for 'Swamp Sweep,' report says

The Trump administration is reportedly deploying 250 federal border agents to Louisiana and Mississippi as part of a significant immigration crackdown targeting nearly 5,000 individuals. This operation, referred to as 'Swamp Sweep,' is part of a broader effort by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to enforce immigration laws more stringently in these states.

Federal agents are preparing to execute a significant immigration enforcement operation named 'Swamp Sweep' in New Orleans, Louisiana, deploying 250 border agents. This crackdown aims to target approximately 5,000 individuals across the state, according to sources from the Associated Press.

A hammer-wielding illegal immigrant allegedly attacked a jogger in a park, prompting criticism from Homeland Security. Tricia McLaughlin, an assistant secretary, stated that this individual should not have been allowed in the community given their extensive criminal history. The incident raises concerns about the Biden administration's immigration policies and the safety of citizens.

Homeland Security announced the arrest of an illegal immigrant from Uzbekistan who was working as a truck driver in the U.S. The individual had entered the country during the Biden administration and obtained a driver's license in Pennsylvania, despite being wanted as a terrorist in Uzbekistan. This incident raises concerns about immigration policies and the vetting process for individuals entering the United States.

A federal judge has raised concerns about the legality of a program that allows states to verify their voter registration lists against the Department of Homeland Security's citizenship database. While questioning the program's legality, the judge ruled that she cannot terminate it at this time. This decision highlights ongoing debates surrounding voter registration practices and the role of federal databases in state elections.