Anti-ICE protesters storm New Orleans council meeting, creating chaos as officials flee and police remove demonstrators opposing federal enforcement.

"They’re not focusing on particular people, they're focusing on particular traits," said attorney Homero López, a former immigration judge. "Those traits tend to be physical in nature.”

A peaceful gathering at New Orleans City Hall quickly turned chaotic as protesters clashed with council members over a major DHS immigration operation, leading to officers carrying people out of the chamber while federal officials touted arrests and the city promoted a new “Know Your Rights” portal.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that National Guard troops will soon head to New Orleans and bring another federal surge to the city that is already awaiting a separate immigration crackdown dubbed "Swamp Sweep" that is expected to begin this week.

The Department of Homeland Security has released a select list of people detained after immigration sweeps in the New Orleans area, dubbed Operation Catahoula Crunch. It is not comprehensive.

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that National Guard troops will soon head to New Orleans and bring another federal surge to the city that is already awaiting a separate immigration crackdown dubbed “Swamp Sweep” that is expected to begin this week.

The Trump administration is pausing immigration applications, including green cards, for people from 19 countries previously banned from travel