Protest forms outside Taylor Swift's concert
A group of protesters gather outside the Casey Superdome ahead of Taylor Swift's second concert in New Orleans. Protesters are advocating for the city's homeless amid a push from Gov. Jeff Landry to clean up encampments across New Orleans. People could be heard chanting “Homeless Lives Matter” as they gathered at the intersection of Poydras Street and LaSalle Street. Protesters also held signs that read, “Not for sweeps, for housing” and “Swifty shift for the homeless with government laundry”. Earlier this week, Gov. Jeff Landry authorized Troupe Nola to remove tents and tarps and move homeless people to an “authorized encampment” before Swift's concert. Despite pleas from city leaders to delay the cleanup, the governor's office moved forward, clearing a site Calliope Wednesday. A temporary restraining order has been issued to stop any further movement of the homeless until a civil district court judge holds a hearing. WDSU reached out to Landry's office Tuesday for a response from the Office of Homeless Services and a tactical appeal to stop the sweep. Kate Kelly of Landry's office responded, “Governor Landry understands the number one issue facing the city of New Orleans is the homelessness crisis, and he is working with LSP and local officials to address this issue. We are preparing for the city. To host Taylor Swift and Super Bowl LIX, We are committed to ensuring that New Orleans puts its best foot forward when it comes to the world stage.”
A group of protesters gather outside the Casey Superdome ahead of Taylor Swift's second concert in New Orleans.
Protesters are advocating for the city's homeless amid a push from Gov. Jeff Landry to clean up encampments across New Orleans.
People could be heard chanting “Homeless Lives Matter” as they gathered at the intersection of Poydras Street and LaSalle Street.
Protesters also held signs that read, “Not for sweeps, for housing” and “Swifty shift for the homeless with government laundry”.
Earlier this week, Gov. Jeff Landry authorized Troop Nola to remove tents and tarps and move homeless people to an “authorized encampment” before Swift's concert.
Despite pleas from city leaders to delay the cleanup, the governor's office moved forward, clearing a site Wednesday in Calliope.
A civil district court judge ordered a temporary restraining order to stop any further movement of the homeless pending a hearing.
WDSU reached out to Landry's office Tuesday for a response from the Office of Homeless Services and a tactical appeal to stop the sweep.
Kate Kelly of Landry's office responded, “Governor Landry understands the number one issue facing the city of New Orleans is the homelessness crisis, and he is working with LSP and local officials to address this issue. We are preparing for the city. To host Taylor Swift and Super Bowl LIX, We are committed to ensuring that New Orleans puts its best foot forward when it comes to the world stage.”
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