3 h. ago New Orleans Restaurants Feel Squeezed as Border Patrol Sweeps In

Ripple effects from a federal crackdown illustrate how heavily the city’s robust dining scene depends both directly and indirectly on immigrant workers.

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54 h. ago Detained illegal immigrants will face $5K 'apprehension fee': Border Patrol chief

The Trump administration announced a $5,000 apprehension fee for illegal immigrants age 14 and older as part of comprehensive new border enforcement measures.

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63 h. ago The immigration crackdown in Charlotte seems to be over, but the community is struggling

The Border Patrol's aggressive immigration operation in Charlotte, N.C., took the city by surprise. It lasted about a week, but immigrants and other residents say their city won't ever be the same.

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69 h. ago Border Patrol Announces $5,000 Apprehension Fee for Illegal Aliens as DHS Declares ‘Most Secure Border in History’

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Michael Banks announced this week that illegal aliens age 14 and older who entered the country without inspection will be assessed a $5,000 apprehension fee. The warning came as CBP Air and Marine Operations cautioned would‑be migrants against attempting illegal sea crossings, and the Department of Homeland Security declared that President Trump and Secretary Kristi Noem have delivered seven straight months with zero Border Patrol releases — the longest stretch in history. The post Border Patrol Announces $5,000 Apprehension Fee for Illegal Aliens as DHS Declares ‘Most Secure Border in History’ appeared first on Breitbart.

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3 d. ago Her Roof Was About to Be Fixed. Then Immigration Agents Showed Up.

The Trump administration’s deportation agenda is reverberating beyond immigrant communities as agents begin fanning out around New Orleans.

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4 d. ago Trump Administration Begins Immigration Operation in New Orleans

It is unclear how long the effort will last in Louisiana, where the Republican governor has welcomed the agents with open arms even as immigrant communities fear what might come.

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5 d. ago Police in a Louisiana City Welcome a Federal Crackdown. Immigrants Are in Hiding.

Kenner, a suburb of New Orleans, has been transformed by an infusion of newcomers. Immigrants there have been on edge all year, particularly in recent weeks.

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5 d. ago DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Is Back And Targeted Southeast Los Angeles Ripping Parents From Their Children and More

DAILY MEMO: Border Patrol Is Back And Targeted Southeast Los Angeles Ripping Parents From Their Children and More  L.A. Taco

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5 d. ago EXCLUSIVE: 'Operation Charlotte’s Web' Nets 400 Illegal Aliens, Half with 'Significant' Criminal Records

In just a few short weeks, a Border Patrol-led task force arrested more than 400 illegal aliens in Charlotte, North Carolina. According to Border Patrol Commander Greg K. Bovino, illegal aliens targeted and arrested during “Operation Charlotte's Web” were found to be in the company of others who also had a significant criminal history in more than 50 percent of all cases. The post EXCLUSIVE: ‘Operation Charlotte’s Web’ Nets 400 Illegal Aliens, Half with ‘Significant’ Criminal Records appeared first on Breitbart.

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1 week ago Border Patrol agents protect U.S. jobs by enforcing cabotage laws

Border Patrol agents protect U.S. jobs by enforcing cabotage laws  U.S. Customs and Border Protection (.gov)

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2 w. ago New Orleans prepares for possible federal immigration crackdown

New Orleans residents are preparing for a possible deployment of U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents to the region, even though the agency won't say whether or not it is actually coming.

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2 w. ago Border Patrol’s Charlotte sting reaches into country clubs, upscale shops

Border Patrol’s Charlotte sting reaches into country clubs, upscale shops  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago In North Carolina, the Border Patrol’s Presence Divides a Swing State

Images of federal agents chasing immigrants have rattled many. Others see evidence of an effective crackdown. It remains to be seen whether the operation might sway voters next year.

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2 w. ago New Orleans, a City of Service Workers, Braces for an Immigration Crackdown

Louisiana officials have been eager for a federal intervention, but planned Border Patrol operations have stoked fear in the city’s immigrant work force.

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2 w. ago Federal judge rebukes administration's use of force during 'Operation Midway Blitz'

The judge accused the administration of "widespread misrepresentations" on what was occurring during the Border Patrol enforcement operations.

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2 w. ago Slog AM: Arboretum Coyote Killed, Seattle Aquarium Acquires New Otter, Border Patrol Is Tracking Drivers' Movements

Slog AM: Arboretum Coyote Killed, Seattle Aquarium Acquires New Otter, Border Patrol Is Tracking Drivers' Movements  The Stranger

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2 w. ago Judge dismisses charges against Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol

Judge dismisses charges against Chicago woman shot by Border Patrol  NBC News

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2 w. ago Homeland Security Says Border Patrol Operation in Charlotte Is Not Over

The mayor and sheriff said earlier in the day that the operation appeared to have concluded. But a homeland security spokeswoman said that the effort was “not ending anytime soon.”

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2 w. ago North Carolina officials say US Border Patrol has ended Charlotte operation

North Carolina officials say US Border Patrol has ended Charlotte operation  Al Jazeera

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2 w. ago Local Officials Say Border Patrol Has Ended Its Operation in Charlotte, N.C.

The operation, which led to more than 370 arrests, had put a purple state firmly at the center of one of the Trump administration’s most visible immigration strategies.

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