Homeless Camp Relocated for Taylor Swift Concerts in New Orleans

Louisiana authorities move 75 homeless individuals to address safety concerns ahead of major events.

Approximately 75 people living in a homeless encampment near New Orleans' Superdome were relocated two blocks away by state police.
The move was initiated by Governor Jeff Landry's office, citing safety and homelessness issues as the city prepares for Taylor Swift concerts and the upcoming Super Bowl.
Advocates criticized the relocation, arguing it disrupts efforts to find permanent housing for the homeless and wastes taxpayer money.
City officials and nonprofit leaders expressed concerns over the lack of coordination with local agencies and the abrupt execution of the relocation plan.
There is no evidence that Taylor Swift or the NFL influenced the decision to move the encampment, and requests for comments from their representatives were not answered.