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Louisiana Governor Calls in National Guard Amid Crime Surge

1/6/2026

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Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana requested the National Guard due to elevated crime rates.
The Louisiana National Guard, military police, and law enforcement patrol French Quarter for New Year's celebrations.
Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick supports the troops' presence as a deterrent despite local officials' questions.
Mayor-elect Helena Moreno (D) now welcomes federal support after opposing the deployment.
Experts note the crime decline mirrors a broader trend across major U.S. cities.

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Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana requested the National Guard due to elevated crime rates.
The Louisiana National Guard, military police, and law enforcement patrol French Quarter for New Year's celebrations.
Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick supports the troops' presence as a deterrent despite local officials' questions.
Mayor-elect Helena Moreno (D) now welcomes federal support after opposing the deployment.
Experts note the crime decline mirrors a broader trend across major U.S. cities.