A Louisiana judge paused further efforts by state officials to clear a homeless encampment in New Orleans ahead of a series of Taylor Swift sold-out concerts over the weekend.
The decision came after city officials began relocating about 75 individuals who were living in tents under an overpass close to Caesars Superdome, where Swift performed. The city expected the shows to lure 150,000 people to the area, which prompted the relocation, per the Associated Press. Louisiana Republican Governor Jeff Landry ordered the relocation.
Judge Lori Jupiter issued a temporary restraining order on Friday, mandating that officials refrain from relocating individuals without legal proceedings. Her ruling said that residents at the encampment must be informed they can leave freely and prevented state law enforcement from discarding personal belongings without judicial oversight. This order remains in…
