Hundreds of border agents have arrived in New Orleans and Mississippi last week in what’s being referred to as “Operation Catahoula Crunch,” according to The Associated Press. Federal officials are said to be targeting people with criminal backgrounds, though data shows more than 70% of current immigration detainees nationally have no criminal records.

Law enforcement officers are expected to remain in the area for a two-month period and aim to arrest around 5,000 people. However, in other cities where similar actions have been taken, including Chicago and Washington, D.C, this presence has tapered off but remains in effect.

Advocates have told Mississippi Today about sightings of immigration officials across the state, including in the Jackson metro area, and our reporters are working to cover these stories. But we need your help.

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