Terrifying Incident: ICE Agents Chase Woman to Her Front Door in Louisiana

Immigration operation in New Orleans

ICE agents conducting pursuits

Detentions at Lowe’s and Home Depot

A major ICE immigration raid in Louisiana sparked fear across New Orleans communities after a home security camera captured agents chasing a woman to her front door in Marrero, Louisiana.

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced Wednesday the launch of a large-scale immigration enforcement operation in the New Orleans area.
The actions included foot pursuits, heavy federal presence, and arrests at multiple city locations.

A video obtained by CNN shows ICE agents wearing bulletproof vests running after a woman until she reaches the doorway of her home, generating shock and widespread concern.

ICE immigration raid in Louisiana terrifies residents

Young woman detained by ICE despite shouting that she is a U.S. citizen. The video https://t.co/QOzvmALB2d pic.twitter.com/z0TWYn3TUm

— Al Punto (@AlPunto) December 5, 2025

The footage illustrates the level of federal deployment in residential neighborhoods.

The operation also involved Border Patrol units, which carried out arrests throughout the city as part of Catahoula Crunch.

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Dozens of uniformed officers were seen entering places like Lowe’s and The Home Depot.

Border Patrol Chief Gregory Bovino was among them, highlighting the magnitude of the operation.

Pursuits breaking into suburban areas

ICE agents in Marrero, Louisiana were recorded attempting to seize a young woman outside her home.
The agents stopped at the doorway when the homeowner came out and confronted them, even calling them out for being Hispanic officers targeting their own community. pic.twitter.com/4IzYQTPW0g

— ZuritaCarpio (@ZuritaCarpio) December 5, 2025

The scene captured by CNN quickly became one of the most striking moments of the day.

In the video, ICE agents in tactical gear follow a woman directly to the interior of a home.

The chase unfolded in a suburban neighborhood just outside New Orleans.

The clip spread rapidly across news outlets and social media, highlighting the intensity of the immigration enforcement operation.

Neighbors reported unusual patrol activity throughout the morning. The operation continues across the wider metropolitan area.

Catahoula Crunch expands through stores and city streets

Border Patrol agents made arrests Wednesday in multiple areas of New Orleans.

The Catahoula Crunch operation included coordinated visits to large retail stores.

Dozens of officers were seen inside Lowe’s, while other units moved toward The Home Depot.

Both stores remained open while agents conducted inspections.

Witnesses reported several official vehicles in the parking lots, drawing attention from customers and employees.

High-ranking officials signal the seriousness of the mission

Chief Gregory Bovino was seen accompanying agents inside The Home Depot, confirming the high-level nature of the enforcement action.

The coordinated deployment between ICE and Border Patrol reinforced the stepped-up immigration control strategy announced earlier that day by the Department of Homeland Security.

Authorities have not released the total number of arrests, nor have they specified the exact criteria used to justify each detention.

The operation remains active across the region, and additional enforcement actions are expected.