Summary: Draft Pentagon docs envision 1,000 Louisiana Guard troops for city policing under Title 32 through 2026. Not yet approved.
Why it matters
Extended Guard policing blurs civil–military lines, risks legal challenge, and could stretch disaster readiness.
Key facts
- Scope: 1,000 troops, through Sept 2026.
- Status: contingent on governor request.
What to watch
Governor’s stance; legal reviews; civil liberties reactions.