US Department of Homeland Security launches immigration crackdown in New Orleans

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 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.

Bessent is advocating for a residency requirement for regional US Federal Reserve bank presidents, a move seen as part of the Trump administration's broader strategy to exert more control over the US Federal Reserve.

On September 2, the U.S. military conducted a strike on a Venezuelan boat suspected of harboring narco-terrorists, which was followed by a second strike targeting survivors in the water. This incident has raised serious allegations of potential war crimes against the Trump administration, as reported by various lawmakers and media outlets.

The Trump administration has intensified its immigration enforcement efforts in New Orleans, Louisiana, with federal agents conducting operations aimed at undocumented immigrants. This crackdown coincides with President Trump's announcement of deploying the National Guard to the city, raising concerns among local leaders and communities about the implications for immigrant populations.

Renny Martyn, a former contestant on Big Brother, testified in bankruptcy proceedings of the New Orleans archdiocese about being sexually abused by a priest at the age of six. Her revelation adds to the growing list of allegations against clergy in New Orleans, highlighting the long-standing issue of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church.

Under pressure from the Trump administration, Mexico has extradited 55 cartel leaders in covert operations aimed at combating organized crime. This move reflects the escalating violence and threats posed by drug cartels, which have increasingly targeted U.S. interests and personnel. The captured leaders now face a choice: cooperate with authorities or face severe consequences.

The Trump administration has threatened to suspend Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding to several Democratic-led states unless they comply with federal requests for recipient data, including sensitive information like immigration status and social security numbers. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins indicated that funding could be blocked as early as next week if states do not cooperate.