NEW ORLEANS, LA —  The New Orleans City Council is introducing an online portal for citizens to report potential abuse from federal immigration officers. Following recent reports of escalating immigration enforcement in the Greater New Orleans area, the City Council created the Know Your Rights webpage to help citizens report potential abuse by federal agents and educate themselves on their rights when interacting with agencies such as Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans City Council today advanced a balanced budget framework put forward by Mayor-elect Helena Moreno and the City Council, including current Budget Chair Joe Giarrusso and 2026 Budget Chair Lesli Harris to address the City’s significant fiscal challenges and ensure continuity of essential services.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — Councilmember Lesli Harris issued a statement today in response to reports of increased Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in New Orleans, calling on federal partners to respect the civil nature of immigration matters and reaffirming the city’s commitment to protecting immigrant families.

NEW ORLEANS, LA - Councilmember Lesli Harris today applauded the federal court’s decision to move the New Orleans Police Department out of the longstanding consent decree, marking a historic turning point for public safety and police reform in New Orleans.

Harris thanked Judge Susie Morgan, the U.S. Department of Justice, and the federal monitoring team for their leadership and years of partnership, which helped guide the department through one of the most significant reform efforts in the country.

NEW ORLEANS, LA — The New Orleans City Council yesterday approved a slate of major affordable housing developments that will bring about 600 new affordable units online in Districts B and C. This funding comes from capital outlay bonds that are dedicated to construction projects, not from the general fund. Together, the Rivana, BW Cooper, NSA, and Esplanade DeLille projects represent a significant step toward addressing the city’s housing needs and expanding access for working families, seniors, and residents across income levels.