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Multicultural New Orleans awaits arrival of 'Swamp Sweep' immigration crackdown

New Orleans is warily awaiting a monthslong federal crackdown to arrest thousands of immigrants

The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

MEET Helena Moreno, the Mexican-Born Journalist New Mayor of New Orleans

Helena Moreno's story begins far from New Orleans, the city that made her its first Latina mayor. She was born on September 30, 1977, in Veracruz, Mexico, to parents Felix Moreno (an oil executive) and Nancy Pearson Moreno (an academic). At age 8, her family moved to the United States,…

Latin Times · Oct 14, 2025

New Orleans mayor to appear in court on corruption charges tied to alleged affair

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is set to make her first appearance in federal court to face conspiracy, fraud and obstruction charges tied to what prosecutors have described as a yearslong scheme to conceal a romantic relationship with her bodyguard as the two traveled, wined and dined together on taxpayers’…

The Independent UK · Sep 10, 2025

Federal grand jury indicts New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell after long corruption probe

A federal grand jury has indicted New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell after a long corruption investigation

The Independent UK · Aug 15, 2025

New Orleans trash collectors litigate over removing foul French Quarter odors

In one of America's favorite party hotspots, residents and business owners say the stench of trash and bad decisions is being scrubbed clean like never before

The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025

New Orleans Mayor Wasn't Entitled to Restraining Order Against Woman Who Took Photos of Her in a Public Place

A temporary order had been issued, but the trial court refused to extend it into a permanent order, and awarded $15K in attorney fees; an appellate court has just upheld the trial court's final decision, and added $8K for appellate attorney fees.

Reason · Jun 11, 2025

Revealed: New Orleans touted public safety street closures for years but didn’t implement them

A Guardian analysis shows that vehicles were allowed to approach Bourbon Street despite safety plans in years leading up to deadly attack

The Guardian - US · Mar 2, 2025

‘Back injuries’ and ‘a tripping hazard’: New Orleans officials still resisting anti-ramming barriers after deadly vehicle attack

Unearthed emails detail concerns about injuries and work duties in utilizing devices that might have prevented New Year’s terrorist attack

The Guardian - US · Feb 28, 2025

Police cited ‘malfunctioning’ barrier in New Orleans attack but didn’t take up maker’s offer to inspect and repair

Manufacturer says city has not taken up its offer to inspect – and, if necessary, repair – blockade at no cost

The Guardian - US · Feb 26, 2025

New Orleans Mardi Gras parades to be shielded by barriers, says manufacturer

City had not deployed mobile 700lb steel barriers on night of deadly Bourbon Street truck attack

The Guardian - US · Feb 12, 2025