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ICE New Orleans arrested 25 undocumented Honduran workers for Barrois Welding Services, at a shipyard in Harvey, Louisiana.
ICE said some of the workers had a criminal past - mainly for non-violent offenses.
Officials have not released the workers’ identities.
ICE said some of the workers had a criminal past - mainly for non-violent offenses.
Officials have not released the workers’ identities.
November 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
ICE New Orleans arrested 25 undocumented Honduran workers for Barrois Welding Services, at a shipyard in Harvey, Louisiana.
ICE said some of the workers had a criminal past - mainly for non-violent offenses.
Officials have not released the workers’ identities.
ICE said some of the workers had a criminal past - mainly for non-violent offenses.
Officials have not released the workers’ identities.
It’s a “Welcome to New Orleans” moment for these pedicab riders as they pass by the Canal St. geyser.
October 13, 2025 at 8:57 PM
It’s a “Welcome to New Orleans” moment for these pedicab riders as they pass by the Canal St. geyser.
#BREAKING
Governor Jeff Landry submits request to send in 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to cities like New Orleans.
The governor cites a rise in crime despite New Orleans reporting a massive declines in crime since 2023.
Governor Jeff Landry submits request to send in 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to cities like New Orleans.
The governor cites a rise in crime despite New Orleans reporting a massive declines in crime since 2023.
September 30, 2025 at 1:40 AM
#BREAKING
Governor Jeff Landry submits request to send in 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to cities like New Orleans.
The governor cites a rise in crime despite New Orleans reporting a massive declines in crime since 2023.
Governor Jeff Landry submits request to send in 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to cities like New Orleans.
The governor cites a rise in crime despite New Orleans reporting a massive declines in crime since 2023.
ICE and Kenner Police arrested four undocumented immigrants outside Home Depot Thursday morning.
ICE has not released the identities of the individuals, but authorities say some had prior convictions for DUI and traffic violations.
ICE has not released the identities of the individuals, but authorities say some had prior convictions for DUI and traffic violations.
September 11, 2025 at 10:19 PM
ICE and Kenner Police arrested four undocumented immigrants outside Home Depot Thursday morning.
ICE has not released the identities of the individuals, but authorities say some had prior convictions for DUI and traffic violations.
ICE has not released the identities of the individuals, but authorities say some had prior convictions for DUI and traffic violations.
The Louisiana National Guard federally mobilized 95 troops to help ICE at several locations across the state.
The troopers are helping the immigration enforcement agency with “administrative, clerical and logistical duties.”
The troopers are helping the immigration enforcement agency with “administrative, clerical and logistical duties.”
September 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
The Louisiana National Guard federally mobilized 95 troops to help ICE at several locations across the state.
The troopers are helping the immigration enforcement agency with “administrative, clerical and logistical duties.”
The troopers are helping the immigration enforcement agency with “administrative, clerical and logistical duties.”
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT LOUISIANA LOCKUP:
🔴It’s a new facility at Angola to house immigrant criminal offenders.
🔴51 immigrant criminals are housed there now. 400 is max capacity.
🔴The building used to serve as solitary confinement for prisoners at Angola.
🔴It’s a new facility at Angola to house immigrant criminal offenders.
🔴51 immigrant criminals are housed there now. 400 is max capacity.
🔴The building used to serve as solitary confinement for prisoners at Angola.
September 3, 2025 at 11:31 PM
WHAT WE KNOW ABOUT LOUISIANA LOCKUP:
🔴It’s a new facility at Angola to house immigrant criminal offenders.
🔴51 immigrant criminals are housed there now. 400 is max capacity.
🔴The building used to serve as solitary confinement for prisoners at Angola.
🔴It’s a new facility at Angola to house immigrant criminal offenders.
🔴51 immigrant criminals are housed there now. 400 is max capacity.
🔴The building used to serve as solitary confinement for prisoners at Angola.
On Wednesday, Governor Jeff Landry, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other Trump officials will announce a new facility at Angola Prison to house the “worst of the worst” immigrants arrested by ICE.
Angola is a maximum security facility that can house 6,000. It used to be a plantation.
Angola is a maximum security facility that can house 6,000. It used to be a plantation.
September 2, 2025 at 4:55 PM
On Wednesday, Governor Jeff Landry, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other Trump officials will announce a new facility at Angola Prison to house the “worst of the worst” immigrants arrested by ICE.
Angola is a maximum security facility that can house 6,000. It used to be a plantation.
Angola is a maximum security facility that can house 6,000. It used to be a plantation.
At 19-years-old Marco Jose Hernandez started gutting homes in his own neighborhood in New Orleans East in the months after Hurricane Katrina.
He was one of thousands of Latino workers who rebuilt the city after the storm — most going through discrimination, wage theft and horrific work conditions.
He was one of thousands of Latino workers who rebuilt the city after the storm — most going through discrimination, wage theft and horrific work conditions.
August 30, 2025 at 12:43 AM
At 19-years-old Marco Jose Hernandez started gutting homes in his own neighborhood in New Orleans East in the months after Hurricane Katrina.
He was one of thousands of Latino workers who rebuilt the city after the storm — most going through discrimination, wage theft and horrific work conditions.
He was one of thousands of Latino workers who rebuilt the city after the storm — most going through discrimination, wage theft and horrific work conditions.
Despite relaxed immigration/labor laws that allowed undocumented workers to help in the rebuild process — 81% of Hispanic workers said their employers treated to deport them while on the job site.
August 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Despite relaxed immigration/labor laws that allowed undocumented workers to help in the rebuild process — 81% of Hispanic workers said their employers treated to deport them while on the job site.
Hispanic workers worked an average of 9.5 hours a day for six days a week - which is the most out of any demographic.
The average pay was just over $16 for documented workers and $10 for undocumented workers.
28% of undocumented workers reported issues getting paid.
The average pay was just over $16 for documented workers and $10 for undocumented workers.
28% of undocumented workers reported issues getting paid.
August 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Hispanic workers worked an average of 9.5 hours a day for six days a week - which is the most out of any demographic.
The average pay was just over $16 for documented workers and $10 for undocumented workers.
28% of undocumented workers reported issues getting paid.
The average pay was just over $16 for documented workers and $10 for undocumented workers.
28% of undocumented workers reported issues getting paid.
Of the tens of thousands of workers who helped in New Orleans’s rebuild the Berkeley Journal of Labor Law estimates 45% were Hispanic.
54% of those Hispanic workers were undocumented from Central and South America.
Other workers came from Florida, Georgia and Texas.
54% of those Hispanic workers were undocumented from Central and South America.
Other workers came from Florida, Georgia and Texas.
August 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Of the tens of thousands of workers who helped in New Orleans’s rebuild the Berkeley Journal of Labor Law estimates 45% were Hispanic.
54% of those Hispanic workers were undocumented from Central and South America.
Other workers came from Florida, Georgia and Texas.
54% of those Hispanic workers were undocumented from Central and South America.
Other workers came from Florida, Georgia and Texas.
The grueling and nearly impossible task of rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina was done mainly by Latino workers — who gutted homes and cleared debris despite horrific conditions, discrimination and wage theft.
August 29, 2025 at 4:15 PM
The grueling and nearly impossible task of rebuilding New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina was done mainly by Latino workers — who gutted homes and cleared debris despite horrific conditions, discrimination and wage theft.
Dr. Juan Gershanik was so inspired by the Latino workers who helped rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, he commissioned a monument in Crescent Park dedicated to their hard work.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart.
August 29, 2025 at 3:45 PM
Dr. Juan Gershanik was so inspired by the Latino workers who helped rebuild New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, he commissioned a monument in Crescent Park dedicated to their hard work.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart.
Sergio Arturo Cabrera stayed in Kenner for Hurricane Katrina and photographed the destruction, flooding and aftermath of the storm.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart which captures the Latino perspective before, during and after the storm.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart which captures the Latino perspective before, during and after the storm.
August 29, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Sergio Arturo Cabrera stayed in Kenner for Hurricane Katrina and photographed the destruction, flooding and aftermath of the storm.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart which captures the Latino perspective before, during and after the storm.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart which captures the Latino perspective before, during and after the storm.
The founders of COLMEX Construction speak about what it was like being one of the first companies to start the rebuilding process in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart.
August 28, 2025 at 6:57 PM
The founders of COLMEX Construction speak about what it was like being one of the first companies to start the rebuilding process in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart.
Executive Director of KGLA/Telemundo 42 Ernesto Schweikert speaks about being the only radio station able to broadcast in Spanish after Hurricane Katrina.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart.
August 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Executive Director of KGLA/Telemundo 42 Ernesto Schweikert speaks about being the only radio station able to broadcast in Spanish after Hurricane Katrina.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart.
Rev. Sergio Serrano speaks about the tragedy he saw in the weeks after Hurricane Katrina when he was sent to help in recovery efforts after the storm.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart.
August 28, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Rev. Sergio Serrano speaks about the tragedy he saw in the weeks after Hurricane Katrina when he was sent to help in recovery efforts after the storm.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart.
This story is a part of VIVA NOLA’s six-part series Katrina Veinte: Rebuilding with Heart.
People dealing with cancer, respiratory issues, young children and no food/water at the Amite Community Center.
It’s where dozens of people evacuated to after the Smitty’s Plant explosion about 10 miles away.
It’s where dozens of people evacuated to after the Smitty’s Plant explosion about 10 miles away.
August 22, 2025 at 10:42 PM
People dealing with cancer, respiratory issues, young children and no food/water at the Amite Community Center.
It’s where dozens of people evacuated to after the Smitty’s Plant explosion about 10 miles away.
It’s where dozens of people evacuated to after the Smitty’s Plant explosion about 10 miles away.
NOPD Chief Anne Kirkpatrick comments on a 5-hour delay between initial 911 calls and police response in the disappearance of 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez.
Bryan has been missing for more than a week. He is autistic and hasn’t had his medication in days.
Bryan has been missing for more than a week. He is autistic and hasn’t had his medication in days.
August 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
NOPD Chief Anne Kirkpatrick comments on a 5-hour delay between initial 911 calls and police response in the disappearance of 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez.
Bryan has been missing for more than a week. He is autistic and hasn’t had his medication in days.
Bryan has been missing for more than a week. He is autistic and hasn’t had his medication in days.
ICE issued 129 immigration detainers for Kenner Police between January and May, which is six times as much compared to last year.
Hondurans make up most of the arrests which are mostly tied to traffic offenses.
KPD is one of a few agencies that arrests people for driving without a license.
Hondurans make up most of the arrests which are mostly tied to traffic offenses.
KPD is one of a few agencies that arrests people for driving without a license.
August 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
ICE issued 129 immigration detainers for Kenner Police between January and May, which is six times as much compared to last year.
Hondurans make up most of the arrests which are mostly tied to traffic offenses.
KPD is one of a few agencies that arrests people for driving without a license.
Hondurans make up most of the arrests which are mostly tied to traffic offenses.
KPD is one of a few agencies that arrests people for driving without a license.
It’s been a week since Paola Clouatre was released from ICE custody in Monroe, Louisiana.
She was arrested moments after her green card hearing in New Orleans back in May.
Her husband had to drive 3 hours from Baton Rouge to have their infant daughter breastfeed.
She was arrested moments after her green card hearing in New Orleans back in May.
Her husband had to drive 3 hours from Baton Rouge to have their infant daughter breastfeed.
August 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
It’s been a week since Paola Clouatre was released from ICE custody in Monroe, Louisiana.
She was arrested moments after her green card hearing in New Orleans back in May.
Her husband had to drive 3 hours from Baton Rouge to have their infant daughter breastfeed.
She was arrested moments after her green card hearing in New Orleans back in May.
Her husband had to drive 3 hours from Baton Rouge to have their infant daughter breastfeed.
A 40-foot geyser erupted in Lakeview on Vicksburg Street when a street repair crew hit a water main.
Sewerage and Water board is working on repairs after an emergency shut off on the block.
Sewerage and Water board is working on repairs after an emergency shut off on the block.
July 30, 2025 at 10:46 PM
A 40-foot geyser erupted in Lakeview on Vicksburg Street when a street repair crew hit a water main.
Sewerage and Water board is working on repairs after an emergency shut off on the block.
Sewerage and Water board is working on repairs after an emergency shut off on the block.
WHAT WE KNOW:
An NOPD officer is conscious after a hit-and-run on Bourbon and Continues just before midnight on Friday.
NOPD arrested one suspect at the car used the in crime at the Canal Place parking lot.
One suspect is still at large.
An NOPD officer is conscious after a hit-and-run on Bourbon and Continues just before midnight on Friday.
NOPD arrested one suspect at the car used the in crime at the Canal Place parking lot.
One suspect is still at large.
July 19, 2025 at 6:29 AM
WHAT WE KNOW:
An NOPD officer is conscious after a hit-and-run on Bourbon and Continues just before midnight on Friday.
NOPD arrested one suspect at the car used the in crime at the Canal Place parking lot.
One suspect is still at large.
An NOPD officer is conscious after a hit-and-run on Bourbon and Continues just before midnight on Friday.
NOPD arrested one suspect at the car used the in crime at the Canal Place parking lot.
One suspect is still at large.
ICE New Orleans says it prioritizes arresting criminal immigrants & targeted enforcement.
However, it has not said whether any of the workers during Monday’s Kenner construction site raid had criminal records.
Immigrants with pending cases have also been detained at check-ins.
However, it has not said whether any of the workers during Monday’s Kenner construction site raid had criminal records.
Immigrants with pending cases have also been detained at check-ins.
June 20, 2025 at 12:45 PM
ICE New Orleans says it prioritizes arresting criminal immigrants & targeted enforcement.
However, it has not said whether any of the workers during Monday’s Kenner construction site raid had criminal records.
Immigrants with pending cases have also been detained at check-ins.
However, it has not said whether any of the workers during Monday’s Kenner construction site raid had criminal records.
Immigrants with pending cases have also been detained at check-ins.
In one of the largest ICE raids in Louisiana history, 84 workers at Delta Downs, a horse race track near Lake Charles, were arrested.
Officials say the workers were hired illegally, mostly to tend to the stables.
The race course is also under investigation for illegal hiring.
Officials say the workers were hired illegally, mostly to tend to the stables.
The race course is also under investigation for illegal hiring.
June 18, 2025 at 6:32 PM
In one of the largest ICE raids in Louisiana history, 84 workers at Delta Downs, a horse race track near Lake Charles, were arrested.
Officials say the workers were hired illegally, mostly to tend to the stables.
The race course is also under investigation for illegal hiring.
Officials say the workers were hired illegally, mostly to tend to the stables.
The race course is also under investigation for illegal hiring.