America is finally seeing the consequences of a federal government that is willing to enforce the law instead of coddling criminals. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry told Fox News this week that the crackdown in New Orleans has already produced hundreds of arrests — proof that when boots are put on the ground, public safety improves.
This federal push didn’t come out of nowhere: the Department of Homeland Security planned a major operation for southeast Louisiana, deploying roughly 250 agents in a campaign variably called “Swamp Sweep” or “Operation Catahoula Crunch,” with the goal of arresting thousands of illegal entrants tied to criminal activity. The scale and seriousness of the operation show a long-overdue commitment to enforcing federal immigration law where local officials have refused to act.
Make no mistake, this is the direct result of helpful cooperation from Governor Landry and other leaders who refuse to let sanctuary politics trump the rule of law. State officials have welcomed federal assistance and even prepared to back those operations with additional resources, because protecting innocent citizens must be the top priority of any government.
Liberals and their media allies predictably wail about “civil rights” and “fear in communities,” but they ignore that past operations in Democrat-run cities have repeatedly found dangerous offenders and prevented further crimes. This nationwide enforcement push — following similar actions in places like Charlotte, Chicago and Los Angeles — is about holding criminals accountable and restoring order where local policies prioritized ideology over safety.
Yes, enforcement will be messy and critics will manufacture outrage, but the alternative is living in a country where borders are suggestions and local officials can shield lawbreakers from federal law. Americans who work, pay taxes, and raise families deserve leaders who put their safety first, not politicians who prefer headlines over homeland security.
Gov. Landry’s stance should be a clarion call to every governor who values law and order: support federal enforcement, stop letting sanctuary excuses endanger your residents, and demand Congress fix the broken immigration system once and for all. If conservative leaders keep standing firm, we can reclaim our cities, protect our communities, and restore confidence in the rule of law for every hardworking American.
