NEW ORLEANS, La. — Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry announced Monday that the National Guard will remain deployed in New Orleans for an additional six months, extending a federal security mission that was originally set to end in late February.
Approximately 120 Louisiana National Guard troops — reduced from about 350 in recent months — will continue focusing on crime reduction, rapid response and maintaining a visible presence, particularly in high-traffic areas such as the French Quarter.
The Department of Defense will continue funding the deployment. The Congressional Budget Office previously estimated similar troop deployments nationwide cost nearly $500 million last year, though specific figures for New Orleans have not been released.
Landry said the mission aims to “combat violence in New Orleans and other parts of Louisiana,” but did not specify additional locations. Mayor Helena Moreno said she supports Guard assistance during major upcoming events, though she noted the governor’s office indicated troops may also be deployed elsewhere in the state.
President Donald Trump has described the deployment as a “big success,” citing crime reductions. City officials have credited broader public safety efforts for declining homicide rates.
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