Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill (R) on Friday asked New Orleans police to cooperate with federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other government agents targeting illegal immigrants in the city.

St. Augustine player Larry Johnson (27) celebrates after catching the ball intended for Rummel player Micah Green (83) during a state quarterfinals prep football game at Tad Gormley Stadium in New Orleans, Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (Photo by Sophia Germer, The Times-Picayune)

Trump administration officials overseeing the latest immigration crackdown are aiming to arrest 5,000 immigrants in New Orleans and across Louisiana.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Jefferson Parish Schools has shared guidance with school leaders to help address questions from families about the immigration sweep occurring in Louisiana. The district said its priority is ensuring all students feel safe, supported and able to focus on learning.

According to court records, the man tried to exit short-term parking at MSY, but could not pay the fees. Hours later, two bomb threats were called in to the airport.

More than 200 federal agents are expected to begin fanning out across New Orleans on Wednesday after the Department of Homeland Security announced the start of an immigration crackdown dubbed Operation Catahoula Crunch.

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Acting United States Attorney Michael M. Simpson announced that Corey Johnson, 35, a resident of Alexandria, Louisiana, was indicted on November 20, 2025, for willfully conveying a bomb threat.

New Orleans Congressman Troy Carter said the deployment of immigrations agents to city is a 'disaster waiting to happen.'