The Department of Homeland Security has launched a series of immigration enforcement operations in New Orleans, dubbed 'Operation Catahoula Crunch,' targeting violent criminals including those involved in home invasion, armed robbery, grand theft auto, and rape. The operation aims to arrest over 5,000 individuals and follows recent crackdowns in several Democratic-led cities like Los Angeles, Chicago, Memphis, and Charlotte. President Trump has publicly expressed strong anti-immigrant sentiments, referring to Somali immigrants as 'garbage' and criticizing their presence in the U.S. In New Orleans, local businesses like Toast restaurant are actively resisting immigration enforcement by distributing whistles to alert the community of ICE agents' presence, and some establishments have chosen to remain closed to avoid risking their staff and customers. The FBI and Louisiana State Police have announced joint efforts to deter assaults on law enforcement officers during the operations. The crackdown has raised concerns about racial profiling, especially in New Orleans, where the incoming mayor Helena Moreno criticized the efforts, citing reports of racial profiling of brown people by Border Patrol agents. Moreno is also mobilizing community rights protections and seeking legal assistance for residents. In Minnesota, federal operations targeting undocumented Somali immigrants have already led to clashes between protesters and federal agents in St. Paul, with videos showing tear gas and physical confrontations. Minneapolis officials, including Mayor Jacob Frey and Somali community leader Jamal Osman, have condemned the attacks on the Somali community and assured residents of their safety and rights. President Trump’s remarks and the aggressive enforcement actions have intensified fears within immigrant communities, prompting calls for protecting civil rights and addressing racial profiling. The DHS also plans to expand the travel ban list to include 30-32 countries, citing national security concerns, which could further restrict immigration and travel. Overall, these immigration crackdowns are causing significant community unrest, raising issues of racial profiling, and prompting local officials and community leaders to advocate for residents' rights amid the federal enforcement surge.