A Louisiana judge has temporarily blocked further efforts by state officials to clear a homeless camp in New Orleans, The Associated Press reports, and a judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked further efforts by state officials to clear a homeless camp in New Orleans. Efforts that had taken place in advance of the concert stalled.
Efforts to relocate about 75 people living in tents under an overpass near the Superdome began days before the pop star’s show, which could draw 150,000 people to the stadium, the Associated Press reported.
Judge Lori Jupiter issued a temporary restraining order Friday, directing state law enforcement officials not to “destroy or dispose of the property of homeless persons without judicial process” and in “state-sanctioned encampments.” They instructed people to be notified that they were “free to leave.” ”
The order remains in effect until November 4th.
The judge’s decision followed a lawsuit brought by homeless people targeted in the sweeps. In legal filings, they say state troopers violated residents’ constitutional rights by illegally searching, seizing and destroying their property, disposing of valuable possessions and “forcibly removing” residents. He claimed that there was.
According to the complaint, a legal observer overheard a state trooper say, “The governor is asking us to move because of the Taylor Swift concert.”
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“As we prepare to host Taylor Swift and Super Bowl LIX, we are excited for New Orleans to perform at its best on the world stage,” Landry communications director Kate Kelly said in a statement to local media. I will do my best to do so.” .
Supporters say the effort has disrupted local officials’ efforts to connect homeless people with social services and help them find more permanent housing solutions.
Martha Kegel, executive director of Unity of Greater New Orleans, a nonprofit organization that seeks permanent housing for unsheltered people, said the sweep is an unnecessary and harmful effort, and one that will harm the people living in the camps. said many of them suffer from mental illness and distrust authorities and those who are trying. To help them.
“Some people were scared and left, and that’s not OK,” she said. “Because all the work we did to assess them, document their disabilities and work with them to develop housing plans has now gone to waste.”
Among those taking action Wednesday was Terrence Cobbins. He said he was taking a break from packing his belongings when he was asked to move for a concert.
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“It’s not like they haven’t done that to other people before,” he said. “Why Taylor Swift?”
FAQ
Q1. Where is Taylor Swift’s concert?
A1. Taylor Swift’s concert will be held in New Orleans.
Q2. When will Taylor Swift perform?
A2. Taylor Swift will perform this weekend.
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