DHS to Send 250 Border Agents to New Orleans for ‘Swamp Sweep’ Crackdown: Report
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is preparing to send 250 Border agents to New Orleans to crack down on the so-called “overflow,” according to documents obtained by APS PRESS and the public.
The “Swamp Sweep,” expected to begin Dec. 1, reportedly aims to arrest about 5,000 people in Southeast Louisiana and Mississippi. The reported operation marks the latest in a series of DHS illegal crackdowns in cities across the country, including Chicago and Los Angeles.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, a Republican closely aligned with President Donald Trump, recently discussed the possibility of working with the Federal Government in his case during “reports of American reports.” He noted that his State is “working in partnership with our Federal partners” to stop and stop crime.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reportedly planning to send 250 Border Patrol agents to Louisiana in an operation called “swimming.” (John Moore/Getty Images; Mario Tama/Getty Images)
“We know that New Orleans is an official place that was there illegally, illegal activity, inside and in that city. Chief Congey, and working on Sandra’s illegal activity, and Landry told Fox News’ Sandra Smith on Monday.
“Look, people all around Louisiana want their communities to be safe, regardless of whether it’s criminal or illegal. If you’re out there, you’re breaking the law,” the prison later said.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, Center, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, left, and Attorney General Pam Bondi, at the Angola prison in West Feliciana Parish, 2025. (Matthew Hinton/Getty Images)
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Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley, who says that Landry is working with us through the US police and the Louisiana police, recently mentioned Ice. “
“You know, we’ve received complaints for the last three years about lawlessness and high-level crimes that happen in the lake. It’s exhausted,” he said, “it’s not smooth, and it’s not enough, and that’s enough.”
US Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino, who has added other enforcement duties under Trump, has reportedly been tapped to lead the Swamp Sweep.
Border Patrol agent Greg Bovino walks through a gas station while searching for undocumented immigrants on November 17, 2025, in Charlotte, NC (Ryan Murphy/Getty Images)
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Documents reviewed by the AP show that groups of border passengers are scheduled to cross into areas in Southeast Louisiana, from New Orleans through Jefferson, St. Bernard and St. Tammanyry. There are also plans for Federal Agents to enter southern Mississippi.
In preparation for the operation, federal agents have been finding several language sites. The AP, citing people familiar with the matter, said a portion of the FBI’s New Orleans Field office has been outsourced as a command post. In addition, it is reported that the road and sea base will be used to store vehicles, equipment and “nonsense” written materials, such as teard balls and pepper balls. Leaked and unreviewed documents show DHS requested to use naval air base
FOX News Digital has reached out to DHS for comment on the report.
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