Louisiana Attorney General Urges Local Police to Assist Federal Immigration Authorities

Louisiana's Attorney General has formally requested that the New Orleans Police Department (NOPD) work closely with federal immigration officials. In a recent letter, Attorney General Liz Murrill called on the department's leadership to follow state law. That law requires local law enforcement to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The agency is responsible for enforcing federal immigration rules. Murrill's letter specifically urges the NOPD to align its policies with these state requirements. The goal is to ensure full assistance for federal authorities. The Attorney General's office has not yet released the full details of the communication. The NOPD has not publicly responded to the request.