Federal raids targeting 5,000 immigrants begin in December across Louisiana and Mississippi.

Residents of Kenner, Louisiana, a predominantly Hispanic city, are anxious ahead of "Operation Swamp Sweep," a federal immigration enforcement effort set to begin in December. Around 250 U.S. Border Patrol agents are expected to conduct sweeps across southeast Louisiana and Mississippi, aiming to arrest about 5,000 people over two months. At St. Jerome Catholic Church, Pastor Rev. Luis Duarte canceled non-mass activities and is supporting fearful congregants, many of whom are immigrants, by delivering food and urging them to stay home. While Kenner police say they haven’t been briefed and will only assist if asked, community leaders worry about the impact on immigrant families amid growing fears of raids.