Overview
- Chief Border Patrol Agent Gregory Bovino reported nearly 350 detentions, up from about 250 cited by DHS last week.
- The operation started in New Orleans, concentrated on the Northshore in its second week, and has expanded toward Baton Rouge.
- Roughly 250 agents were deployed with an announced goal of detaining 5,000 people in Louisiana.
- Previous federal figures suggested about 10% of detainees had prior convictions or arrests, yet DHS has not provided a full list or case breakdowns.
- Immigration attorneys say some U.S. citizens and visa holders were temporarily detained, drawing protests and criticism from local leaders, while Gov. Jeff Landry voiced support.