Protesters in New Orleans Block and Force Police to Retreat

(New Orleans, Louisiana) - Tensions are rising in New Orleans as the city prepares for ICE and Border Agents to arrive in the city.

A video posted by WVUE reporter Chris Welty shows protesters near Loyola Law School blocking police units on the road, and thus forcing them to retreat from their position.

We are told those out protesting are there to voice their opinions on ICE and Border Agents arriving in New Orleans, and they want the federal Consent Decree to remain in place.

It's been reported that the Department of Homeland Security will deploy 250 agents to the city, but no one knows when they will hit the streets of New Orleans.

The Associated Press reports that the mission will be dubbed “Swamp Sweep,” which aims to arrest roughly 5,000 people across southeast Louisiana and into Mississippi.

Agents could arrive as early as this week to put equipment in place, with the sweeps across various parishes beginning as early as early December. DHS will not say when the sweeps will begin in Louisiana, as they do not want to put officers in danger.

While many seem to oppose "Swamp Sweep" on social media, there are those who support agents moving in to target illegal immigrants in and around the city of New Orleans. Once this mission begins across southeast Louisiana, we will provide more details here and on this station's mobile app.

Now, take a look at protesters pushing NOPD back.