BATON ROUGE, La., Dec. 3, 2025 — The OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA has formally requested federal authorization to activate up to 1,000 Louisiana National Guard personnel under Title 32, U.S. Code, Section 502(f), citing elevated violent crime, law-enforcement shortages, and major upcoming public events across the state. The request, submitted on September 29 and publicly announced on September 30, has now been acknowledged by President Donald J. Trump, who confirmed during a federal Cabinet meeting that National Guard troops will deploy to New Orleans “in a couple of weeks.”
Under Title 32, U.S. Code, Section 502(f), National Guard personnel may perform operational missions while remaining under state command and control, with federal funding provided for their duty. This authority allows Guard members to support civilian law enforcement, assist in emergency response operations, secure critical infrastructure, and provide logistical capabilities — but they cannot carry out federal law-enforcement actions, cannot enforce federal immigration law, and cannot supersede or replace state or local police authority. Title 32 differs significantly from federal active-duty status under Title 10, as it keeps all command authority in the hands of the Governor rather than the federal government. So, this is not martial law, it’s completely different from ICE operations, and it’s not a federal takeover.
In the official release issued by the OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA, Governor Jeff Landry emphasized the need to reinforce public safety efforts statewide. “Since taking office, we have made real progress in driving down crime across Louisiana — but the job is far from finished,” Landry said. “Federal partnerships in our toughest cities have worked, and now, with the support of President Trump and Secretary Hegseth, we are taking the next step by bringing in the National Guard. This mission is about saving lives and protecting families. To the criminals terrorizing our communities: your time is up. Law and order are back in Louisiana.”
A signed Request for Federal Assistance (RFA) submitted to SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH outlines the full scope of the activation. “We hereby submit a request to activate up to 1,000 Louisiana National Guard personnel under Title 32… Section 502(f) through the end of Fiscal Year 2026,” the Governor wrote. The letter cites “elevated violent crime” in cities including Shreveport, Baton Rouge, and New Orleans, combined with “critical personnel shortages” and the strain of natural disasters and large-scale public events. It further outlines that Guard units would “supplement law enforcement presence in high-crime areas,” “secure critical infrastructure,” and “provide logistical and communication support” to state and federal agencies.
The RFA specifies that the Guard’s mission must adhere to established rules for the use of force and stresses the need for transparency and community engagement throughout the deployment. The mission is intended to support — not replace — existing law-enforcement agencies.
President Trump confirmed the federal approval during a Cabinet meeting at the White House, saying, “Gov. Landry — a great guy, a great governor — he’s asked for help in New Orleans, and we’re going to go there in a couple of weeks.” No troop numbers, arrival dates, or detailed operational guidance were announced during the meeting.
Under the requested Title 32 status, Guard troops will remain under the Governor’s command. The OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA and federal authorities have not yet released final deployment details, including troop totals, specific mission assignments, or operational timelines. Additional information is expected as coordination continues between state and federal officials.
For now, the Governor’s request and the President’s confirmation signal that a National Guard presence will arrive in New Orleans in the near future in support of the state’s ongoing public-safety efforts.
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Primary First-Hand Sources
- OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR OF LOUISIANA
- Governor Jeff Landry
- Request for Federal Assistance (RFA) letter
- President Donald J. Trump (Cabinet meeting remarks)
- SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH
- Title 32, U.S. Code, Section 502(f)
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