US EditionLouisiana governor teams up with President Donald Trump to crack down on illegal immigration
- On May 15, 2025, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry announced Operation GEAUX, partnering with ICE and President Donald Trump to address illegal immigration in Louisiana.
- The initiative responds to concerns that immigration policies became less stringent during the Biden administration, contributing to a nationwide increase in unauthorized border crossings.
- Operation GEAUX equips state law enforcement with new powers and resources, including improved screening processes, proactive identification efforts, and a widespread public outreach initiative to support the enforcement of federal immigration laws.
- Governor Landry emphasized that individuals residing in the state without legal authorization who commit crimes will face removal from the country or incarceration.
- The partnership signals a stricter immigration enforcement approach in Louisiana, potentially increasing deportations and local involvement under federal supervision.
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Gov. Jeff Landry urges Louisiana police to partner with ICE on immigration operations
Louisiana's Republican governor on Thursday pressed local law enforcement to enter agreements with federal immigration officials under a controversial partnership that encouraged by President Donald Trump.
Louisiana governor teams up with President Donald Trump to crack down on illegal immigration
Gov. Jeff Landry joined Deputy Director of ICE Madison Sheahan, ICE Principal Legal Advisor Charlie Wall, and others to announce the partnership called "Operation GEAUX."
Jeff Landry orders Louisiana police agencies to partner with ICE on immigration enforcement
In an executive order, Gov. Jeff Landry, a Trump ally, directed state government agencies to "explore, and where appropriate, enter into" agreements under the Department of Homeland Security's 287(g) partnership
louisianafirstnews.com
KLFYGov. Landry starts Operation GEAUX for immigration control in Louisiana
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Governor Jeff Landry has announced a new partnership with federal immigration officials called Operation GEAUX. According to the governor's office, this program allows Louisiana law enforcement to help enforce federal immigration laws. The goal is to find and remove people who are in the U.S. illegally and have committed crimes. The plan includes better screening, identifying suspects, and informing the publi…
The Center Square
The HayrideLandry unveils state and federal immigration enforcement partnership
(The Center Square) — Gov. Jeff Landry on Wednesday announced a sweeping new immigration enforcement initiative that will allow state and local law enforcement to play a direct role in
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