Overview

• Governor Jeff Landry submitted a written request to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth to activate up to 1,000 Louisiana National Guard members through September 2026.
• In his letter, Landry outlines a mission to support law enforcement in urban centers, assist in high‑crime areas, and secure critical infrastructure across the state.
• The request does not specify deployment sites, though Landry has recently pointed to New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Shreveport as focal areas.
• Landry describes the Guard as a “force multiplier,” cites the New Year’s Day terror attack, and notes support from President Donald Trump and Secretary Hegseth.
• Federal authorization is still required, and coverage notes contrasting crime metrics, with New Orleans reporting multi‑decade lows.