- Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has made a formal request for 1,000 National Guard troops to be deployed in the state.
- The request is made under Title 32, which enables National Guard troops to participate in domestic missions while remaining under state control.
- The primary aim of deploying these troops is to tackle a significant rise in violent crime across Louisiana, particularly affecting New Orleans and other urban areas.
- This measure is a response to the overwhelming crime situation that is currently plaguing cities statewide.
- The deployment will focus on providing support to local law enforcement agencies in their efforts to manage and reduce crime.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/louisiana-governor-requests-1000-national-guard-troops-fight-violent-crime-wave-across-state)
