Temporary restraining order against disturbing unhoused people is in effect until 4 November

A judge in Louisiana has temporarily blocked further efforts by state officials to clear homeless encampments in New Orleans – stalling a push that came before three Taylor Swift concerts in the city this weekend.

The effort to relocate about 75 people living in tents beneath an overpass near the Superdome began in the days leading up to pop star’s shows, which could draw 150,000 visitors to the stadium.

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