Pentagon plan envisions 1,000 troops for Louisiana policing mission, Washington Post says
The draft plan aims to supplement law enforcement in high-crime urban neighborhoods and assist with drug interdiction until September 2026, officials said.
- The Trump administration has drafted a proposal to deploy 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops for law enforcement operations, as reported by the Washington Post.
- The Pentagon's plan allows military personnel to supplement law enforcement in urban areas, according to planning documents.
- Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's request underpins the proposal, which has not been confirmed by federal or state officials.
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Louisiana congressman responds to reported Pentagon draft plan for National Guard in New Orleans
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Pentagon drafts plan to deploy 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops: Report
Pentagon planning documents obtained by The Washington Post show that the Trump administration drafted a proposal to activate 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops for a law enforcement mission targeting the state's "urban centers." The Post writes that one of the documents is an unsigned, undated memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to United States Attorney General Pam Bondi and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. The draft memo said …
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The Independent (US)Trump could deploy 1,000 troops to Louisiana cities until 2026: report
The state’s Republican governor and members of Congress have pushed for federal intervention
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