Federal agents begin immigration operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis

The Trump administration is actively seeking judicial intervention to halt the implementation of congestion pricing, a policy aimed at reducing traffic congestion in urban areas. This legal maneuver is part of a broader strategy to challenge various regulatory measures that the administration opposes.

Federal forces have initiated an immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans, Louisiana, known as Operation Catahoula Crunch, targeting undocumented immigrants under the Trump administration's intensified crackdown. Images have surfaced showing arrests being made on the streets of the city, which has been described as a sanctuary for immigrants. This operation follows similar actions in other Democratic-led cities, such as Charlotte, North Carolina.

A recent shooting incident near the White House resulted in the death of one National Guard member and injuries to another, prompting House Republicans to call for a comprehensive immigration overhaul. The suspect, identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, is an Afghan national who entered the U.S. during the 2021 airlift. This incident has reignited tensions surrounding immigration policies in Congress.

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. This ruling was prompted by a lawsuit from civil liberties and immigrants' rights groups against the Department of Homeland Security.

Republican lawmakers are increasing scrutiny of the Trump administration following a controversial military strike on alleged drug-trafficking boats from Venezuela. The scrutiny intensified after a second strike in September reportedly targeted survivors of an initial attack, raising ethical concerns about the military's engagement rules. Lawmakers are set to meet with a top admiral to discuss these operations.

Federal immigration raids initiated by ICE and Border Patrol have begun in Minneapolis and New Orleans, with reports indicating that operations in Minnesota may specifically target Somali immigrants. This follows President Donald Trump's recent derogatory remarks about the Somali community, suggesting they should 'go back to where they came from.'

Federal agents are set to launch an immigration crackdown in New Orleans, Louisiana, under the initiative known as 'Operation Catahoula Crunch.' This operation targets undocumented immigrants who were previously released after committing serious crimes, as stated by Tricia McLaughlin, assistant secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. Businesses in the city have begun closing in anticipation of the federal presence.

The Trump administration has paused all immigration applications from 19 non-European countries, including Afghanistan and Somalia, due to national security concerns. This indefinite halt follows a series of travel bans and restrictions imposed earlier this year, as announced by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).