Immigration Sweep in Louisiana Slows Down the Start of Crawfish Season

By Anum Siddiqui

WDSU

Seafood spots in New Orleans are beginning to boil mud bugs, but some say they are facing a unique challenge.

Farmers are reporting that their immigrant employees are opting out of work due to the ongoing federal immigration crackdown across Louisiana. As a result, farmers say production is slower due to reduced staff.

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