Louisiana | Everyday Patriots in Action

City Residents Demand Continued Funding of Eviction Counsel and Emergency Shelter

Tenants, people experiencing homelessness and housing advocates rallied outside New Orleans City Hall, filled a budget hearing and testified for continued funding of eviction counsel and the city’s largest emergency shelter. Directly affected residents described what the programs had meant in their own lives.

Housing, Health & Social Services Public Testimony/Written Comments Peaceful Protest/Demonstration

Verite News • New Orleans, LA • Oct 9, 2026

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Faith Leaders Hold Vigil for Forthcoming Family and Children Detention Facility

Approximately 40 community members and faith leaders marched and prayed outside a planned 528-bed immigration facility at England Airpark in Alexandria, Louisiana. Participants opposed the detention of families and unaccompanied children and called for the facility to be stopped. One participant had also attended multiple public-board meetings and spoken against the project.

Civil Liberties & Human Dignity Coalition Building/Community Organizing Public Testimony/Written Comments Peaceful Protest/Demonstration

Verite News • Alexandria, LA • Oct 2, 2026

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