Louisiana Senate president sees no need for troops in New Orleans

Published: October 24, 2025

By: Kylah Babin, LSU Manship News Service

State Senate President Cameron Henry said Friday that he does not believe the National Guard needs to be deployed in New Orleans, but he can see a need for it in Baton Rouge.

“My thought is not to have them come to New Orleans because we have State Police there and they are doing a good job,” Henry, a Republican, said during an interview with the LSU Manship School News Service.

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