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The French Quarter's metal barriers were gone on New Year's, leaving a critical security gap

Jan. 03, 2025 18:38 PM EST

After an Islamic State sympathizer rammed a truck into crowds celebrating Bastille Day in 2016, horrified New Orleans leaders were anxious to protect their city's famed French Quarter, where crowds of revelers pack the cobblestone streets, especially during big events like Mardi Gras. ...

Judge says Louisiana State Police must follow city law to conduct homeless sweeps

Dec. 04, 2024 12:00 PM EST

A New Orleans judge on Tuesday indefinitely prohibited the Louisiana State Police from conducting sweeps on homeless encampments in New Orleans without issuing adequate notice, as required by city law. The preliminary injunction, issued by Civil District Court Judge Ethel Julien,...