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flag Louisiana seeks 1,000 federal National Guard troops to combat rising crime in major cities.

flag Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has requested the deployment of 1,000 federally funded National Guard troops to high-crime areas including New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport, citing rising violent crime and law enforcement staffing shortages. flag The request, submitted to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth under Title 32 of the U.S. Code, seeks activation through the end of Fiscal Year 2026 to support local police, secure critical infrastructure, and assist with logistics and communication. flag The move follows recent spikes in homicides, including New Orleans’ deadliest week since the January 1 terror attack, and aligns with broader federal-state cooperation on public safety. flag Specific deployment locations and timing remain pending federal approval.

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