Immigration Crackdown Under Way in New Orleans

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated an immigration enforcement operation named Operation Catahoula Crunch in New Orleans, targeting what it describes as 'criminal illegal aliens' who are allegedly benefiting from sanctuary policies. This operation marks a continuation of the Trump administration's aggressive immigration stance, following similar actions in other Democratic-led cities like Charlotte, North Carolina.

The Trump administration introduced its 'Fentanyl Free America' plan, emphasizing the importance of combating the flow of illegal drugs into the U.S. The DEA highlighted the effectiveness of recent strikes on suspected drug vessels in the Caribbean as a key component of this initiative.

Renny Martyn, a former contestant on Big Brother, testified in bankruptcy proceedings of the New Orleans Catholic archdiocese, revealing that she was sexually abused by a priest at the age of six. Her testimony adds to the growing number of survivors coming forward about decades of abuse within the church.

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the Trump administration from conducting widespread immigration arrests without warrants or probable cause, following a lawsuit from civil liberties and immigrant rights groups. This ruling emphasizes the necessity of legal standards in immigration enforcement.

The Trump administration has announced a pause on immigration from 19 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, and Venezuela, amid ongoing security concerns. This decision follows a shooting incident in Washington D.C. that critically injured two National Guard members, prompting immediate action to halt immigration applications and green card requests from these nations.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose announced a data sharing agreement with the Trump administration to access federal data for the maintenance of voter rolls in the state.

The Trump administration's energy agenda has been celebrated by conservative energy groups for achieving significant deregulation wins, which they argue will benefit the energy sector and American families. However, environmental activists have criticized these moves, claiming they primarily serve to enrich industry giants while increasing costs for consumers.

Trump administration officials have defended a follow-up military strike on a drug boat that resulted in the deaths of survivors from a previous attack, asserting that the aim was to destroy the vessel rather than harm individuals on board. The Pentagon had internal legal approval for this action, as stated by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt and Adm Frank Bradley, who oversaw the operation.