Louisiana National Guard to remain in New Orleans another 6 months

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: March 2, 2026

Words: 568

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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Members of the Louisiana National Guard, who have been deployed to support crime fighting efforts in New Orleans since the start of the year, will remain in the city through August, Gov. Jeff Landry announced Monday.

The governor said the National Guard’s extended deployment has the support of the Trump administration, indicating the federal government would continue to cover the cost of its mission in New Orleans. The Federal Title 32 order from President Donald …

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