New Orleans Councilman Eugene Green on Federal Cooperation and Public Safety

Call for Federal Communication and Cooperation

• 💡 Councilman Eugene Green emphasizes that the city of New Orleans desires to work with the federal government, drawing parallels to past cooperation during crises like Hurricane Katrina and terrorist incidents.
• 🔑 He stresses the need for communication and cooperation from federal agencies, particularly concerning operations involving undocumented immigrants.
• 🎯 The councilman highlights that New Orleans police officers were recently released from a federal consent decree after extensive training in deescalation and public safety tactics.

Lack of Information and Trust

• ⚠️ Green expresses frustration over a lack of information regarding the length and scope of federal operations, noting that details are primarily learned through the media.
• 🏛️ He points out the irony of federal agencies conducting operations in the city shortly after New Orleans was released from a federal consent decree that required significant federal communication.
• 🤝 The councilman advocates for increased trust between city government and federal agencies, stating that the city wants to assist but cannot without adequate information.

Public Guidance and Safety Concerns

• 📣 The city council has published information to guide constituents on how to interact with ICE agents, advising them to follow the law.
• ❓ Concerns are raised about potential impersonation of ICE agents, and Green suggests that better communication and cooperation with the New Orleans Police Department could improve the situation.
• 🚨 He notes that current federal operational tactics differ from the training received by local law enforcement, impacting public safety perceptions.