The entrance of the Louisiana State Penitentiary known as "Angola" was seen in October 2013. (Giles Clarke/Getty Images)
The detainees will be housed in an unused section called Camp J, which was once known as the "Dungeon" because most of the cells were used for solitary confinement. In late July, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry declared a state emergency to allow expedited repairs of Camp J.
"Louisiana Lockup" is the latest facility to be converted into an ICE detention facility, after "Alligator Alcatraz" in Florida, "Cornhusker Clink" In Nebraska and "Speedway Slammer" in Indiana.
LAWSUITS THREATEN TO UPEND ALLIGATOR ALCATRAZ OPERATIONS
Immigration and Customs Enforcement in New Orleans said it deported Anwar Jehad Abdelmajid, 37, of Venezuela, on April 10, 2025. He has prior convictions for conspiracy to commit fraud, conspiracy to commit drug trafficking and aggravated assault. (Department of Homeland Security)
ICE officers in New Orleans arrested and removed Aris Manuel Santana, 45, a Dominican national convicted of conspiring to possess with intent to distribute more than 5 kilograms of cocaine, in New Orleans. (Department of Homeland Security)
A 28-year-old St. Kitts-Nevis national convicted of firearms and conspiracy charges was arrested and deported by ICE New Orleans on Feb. 11, 2025, officials stated. Convictions include possession of a firearm with an altered serial number, unlawful transfer, illegal dealing and conspiracy. (Department of Homeland Security)
ICE officers in New Orleans deported Colon Pibaque, 51, an Ecuadorian national convicted of cocaine smuggling in New Orleans. (Department of Homeland Security)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement in New Orleans took into custody Edgardo Amador-Rodriguez, 28, of Honduras, on March 7, 2025. Authorities say the MS-13 member has convictions for domestic violence, unlawful firearm possession, negligent concealed carry and misrepresentation during booking. (Department of Homeland Security)
A 55-year-old Cuban national with convictions for aggravated rape, aggravated burglary, drug possession, obstruction of a public officer and battery with a deadly weapon has been arrested by ICE New Orleans, according to officials. (Department of Homeland Security)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement in New Orleans has removed Jelber Gomez-Lopez, 32, a citizen of Guatemala with convictions for DWI and possession of a controlled substance. Authorities in Guatemala also want him on charges of murder, conspiracy and criminal association. (Department of Homeland Security)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement in New Orleans took into custody Juan Carlos Abreu-Sanchez, 48, of the Dominican Republic, on Feb. 11, 2025. He was previously convicted of operating a vessel used to smuggle 1,600 kilograms of cocaine into Puerto Rico. (Department of Homeland Security)
ICE officers in New Orleans arrested Julio Lara-Avila, 30, a Mexican national convicted of family violence battery and third-degree cruelty to children, in New Orleans. (Department of Homeland Security)
ICE officers in New Orleans arrested Olvin Rodriguez-Inestroza, 22, a Honduran national, on March 6, 2025. He was wanted on 394 counts of child pornography and two counts of sexual abuse of an animal. (Department of Homeland Security)
Immigration and Customs Enforcement has removed Omar Martinez-Garcia, 39, a Mexican citizen with a conviction for second-degree murder in New Orleans. (Department of Homeland Security)
A 70-year-old Cuban national convicted of rape with a weapon and forcible sodomy has been deported by ICE New Orleans, officials said. (Department of Homeland Security)
Brooke Taylor is a Dallas-based correspondent for FOX News Channel (FNC). She joined the network in 2024.
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