A deployment of 350 National Guard troops in New Orleans will support increased security measures during the Carnival season, especially around Bourbon Street, a year after a deadly attack on New Year’s revelers. The Guard's presence aims to enhance safety without engaging in immigration enforcement, and it follows a broader federal law enforcement effort in the city. Over 800 law enforcement officials will be involved in various security activities, with support from local officials, to ensure public safety during festivities.
A deployment of 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans for New Year's celebrations aims to enhance security and visibility following a deadly attack last year, with troops operating mainly in the French Quarter and supporting law enforcement through Carnival season.
The article details the stories of two half-brothers, Bernard Joseph and Marcus Hamilton, serving life sentences for murder, who allege they were sexually abused by priests in New Orleans, highlighting a broader context of clergy abuse and its long-lasting impact on survivors and the church.
The Trump administration is deploying 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans until February to support federal law enforcement amid ongoing immigration crackdowns, with local officials praising the move to combat violence, despite some community concerns and a recent decrease in crime rates.
The National Guard is deploying 350 troops to New Orleans from January through February to support local law enforcement, coinciding with the first anniversary of a terrorist attack and upcoming events like the Sugar Bowl and Mardi Gras, amid ongoing discussions about security and crime rates. The deployment, requested by Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry, reflects federal support for local efforts, though the reasons for the delay in approval remain unclear.
Authorities thwarted plans for an attack in New Orleans by arresting Micah James Legnon, an ex-Marine linked to an extremist anti-government group, who was found with weapons and body armor en route to the city. The operation was part of a broader crackdown on similar plots across the US, including a foiled bomb plot in California.
New Orleans has become the first U.S. city to implement a private, live facial recognition network through Project NOLA, raising questions about privacy, control, and legal oversight, as the technology is used to track individuals in real time with limited regulation and oversight.
The Department of Homeland Security launched 'Operation Catahoula Crunch' in New Orleans to target undocumented immigrants, including those with criminal records, amid local sanctuary policies and recent legal changes, sparking protests, legal challenges, and community concerns about civil rights and law enforcement tactics.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has launched an immigration enforcement operation in New Orleans targeting illegal immigrants, following similar actions in other major cities, amid concerns from residents and officials about heavy-handed tactics and the impact on legal residents.
The Trump administration has initiated immigration enforcement operations in New Orleans and Minneapolis, targeting individuals with criminal records and possibly affecting Somali immigrant communities, amid political tensions and statements from President Trump.
The Trump administration has launched a new immigration enforcement operation called 'Catahoula Crunch' in New Orleans, deploying around 200 Border Patrol agents to target suspected undocumented immigrants, especially those with criminal records, amid local policies limiting cooperation with federal authorities. The operation has drawn criticism for its aggressive tactics and controversial leadership, while also receiving support from some officials for restoring law and order.
The Department of Homeland Security has initiated an immigration crackdown in New Orleans targeting violent criminals, aiming to arrest immigrants previously released after crimes like home invasion, armed robbery, and rape, with support from local authorities and aligned with broader federal enforcement efforts.
The US Department of Homeland Security has launched 'Operation Catahoula Crunch' in New Orleans and Minnesota, targeting criminal and undocumented immigrants amid political tensions, racial profiling concerns, and controversial statements by President Trump about Somali communities, with local officials and communities responding with support and protests.
New Orleans mayor-elect Helena Moreno, facing a $222 million budget deficit and the impending arrival of Border Patrol agents, is actively working within her limited powers to oppose aggressive immigration enforcement and protect immigrant communities, while navigating the city's financial crisis and political landscape.
The Trump administration plans to expand the deployment of Border Patrol agents to Charlotte, North Carolina, and New Orleans, continuing a broader effort to increase immigration enforcement in U.S. cities, amid ongoing tensions and restrictions on the use of force by agents.
