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350 National Guard Troops Deployed to New Orleans for Crime Surge

12/24/2025

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Governor Jeff Landry will deploy 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans before New Year’s Eve to address crime during the busy season.
The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism of crime rates in Democratic-led cities.
The troops will remain in New Orleans through February 2026.
The deployment follows a Supreme Court ruling that blocked Trump from sending troops to Chicago and Portland, and federal authorization covers expenses.

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Governor Jeff Landry will deploy 350 National Guard troops to New Orleans before New Year’s Eve to address crime during the busy season.
The move follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s criticism of crime rates in Democratic-led cities.
The troops will remain in New Orleans through February 2026.
The deployment follows a Supreme Court ruling that blocked Trump from sending troops to Chicago and Portland, and federal authorization covers expenses.