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DHS has arrested about 370 illegal aliens in the New Orleans Operation Catahoula Crunch since December 3, 2025.

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The Department of Homeland Security announced that since launching Operation Catahoula Crunch on December 3, 2025, it has arrested about 370 individuals it describes as criminal illegal aliens in the New Orleans area. The Dec. 18 press release lists multiple named detainees and their past convictions or arrests — including drug offenses, illegal re-entry, hit-and-run, domestic abuse, and arson — and includes statements from Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin asserting DHS will find, arrest, and deport criminal illegal aliens. The release frames the operation as a response to “sanctuary” policies and emphasizes enforcement and removals.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiated Operation Catahoula Crunch in New Orleans on December 3, 2025, targeting individuals identified as criminal illegal aliens. As of December 18, 2025, DHS reported approximately 370 arrests under this operation. (fox8live.com) While the exact number of arrests may vary slightly across sources, the reported figure is close to the claimed 370 arrests.

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  1. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 08:52 AMClose
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiated Operation Catahoula Crunch in New Orleans on December 3, 2025, targeting individuals identified as criminal illegal aliens. As of December 18, 2025, DHS reported approximately 370 arrests under this operation. (fox8live.com) While the exact number of arrests may vary slightly across sources, the reported figure is close to the claimed 370 arrests.
  2. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 07:41 AMClose
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiated "Operation Catahoula Crunch" in New Orleans on December 3, 2025, aiming to arrest approximately 5,000 individuals over a two-month period. (apnews.com) As of December 16, 2025, DHS reported over 350 arrests. (wdsu.com) While the exact number of arrests as of December 18, 2025, is not specified, the operation is ongoing and has made significant progress toward its goal. Therefore, the statement that DHS has arrested about 370 illegal aliens in the New Orleans Operation Catahoula Crunch since December 3, 2025, is close to the available information.
  3. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 06:56 AMUnverifiable
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on December 18, 2025, that since the initiation of Operation Catahoula Crunch on December 3, 2025, approximately 370 illegal aliens have been arrested in New Orleans. However, the official DHS press release does not provide specific details about the operation's start date or the exact number of arrests. (dhs.gov) Without access to the original press release or additional official sources confirming the start date and arrest count, the claim cannot be independently verified. Therefore, the statement is unverifiable based on the available information.
  4. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 05:47 AMTrue
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiated "Operation Catahoula Crunch" in New Orleans on December 3, 2025, targeting undocumented immigrants with criminal records. As of December 18, 2025, DHS reported approximately 370 arrests under this operation. (fox8live.com) The operation aims to apprehend individuals with alleged violent criminal histories, such as armed robbery and rape. (apnews.com) While the operation has led to significant arrests, it has also raised concerns about its impact on the local immigrant community and potential civil rights issues. (axios.com)
  5. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 04:59 AMTrue
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiated Operation Catahoula Crunch in New Orleans on December 3, 2025, targeting individuals with criminal records. As of December 18, 2025, DHS reported approximately 370 arrests under this operation. (fox8live.com) This aligns with the statement that DHS has arrested about 370 illegal aliens in New Orleans since December 3, 2025.
  6. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 04:17 AMUnverifiable
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Operation Catahoula Crunch in New Orleans on December 18, 2025, stating that since its initiation on December 3, 2025, approximately 370 illegal aliens have been arrested. However, the official DHS press release does not provide specific details about the individuals arrested or the nature of their alleged offenses. Without access to more detailed information or official records, it is not possible to independently verify the exact number of arrests or the circumstances surrounding them. Therefore, the claim remains unverifiable based on the available public information.
  7. Update · Dec 21, 2025, 02:48 AMTrue
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiated Operation Catahoula Crunch in New Orleans on December 3, 2025, aiming to arrest individuals with criminal records who are in the U.S. illegally. As of December 18, 2025, DHS reported approximately 370 arrests under this operation. (fox8live.com) The operation has been ongoing for about two weeks, aligning with the reported number of arrests. Therefore, the statement that DHS has arrested about 370 illegal aliens in the New Orleans Operation Catahoula Crunch since December 3, 2025, is accurate.
  8. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 11:41 PMTrue
    The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) initiated Operation Catahoula Crunch in New Orleans on December 3, 2025, targeting individuals identified as criminal illegal aliens. As of December 18, 2025, DHS reported approximately 370 arrests under this operation. (fox8live.com) This aligns with the statement that DHS has arrested about 370 illegal aliens in New Orleans since December 3, 2025.
  9. Update · Dec 20, 2025, 08:39 AMcomplete
    The statement accurately reflects that DHS has arrested approximately 370 illegal aliens as part of Operation Catahoula Crunch since its commencement on December 3, 2025. This information is corroborated by the DHS news release dated December 18, 2025, which explicitly states the number of arrests. Therefore, the claim is confirmed as complete based on credible evidence.
  10. Update · Dec 19, 2025, 07:28 AMcomplete
    The statement is accurate; according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), approximately 370 illegal aliens have been arrested in New Orleans since the operation began on December 3, 2025. The source article from DHS confirms this information explicitly. Thus, the claims regarding arrests made during Operation Catahoula Crunch are substantiated.
  11. Original article · Dec 18, 2025
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