New Orleans Rejects Controversial Grant | New Orleans News

New Orleans is turning down a massive federal grant—tens of millions meant to boost public safety—but not without a fight. The catch? Accepting it would have forced the city to comply with Trump-era priorities like aggressive immigration enforcement and crackdowns on public sleeping. Under the Model Cities initiative, federal oversight would’ve included policing decisions, plus potential repayment if crime spiked. Mayor Moreno’s team rejected the deal due to legal risks, lack of time before the deadline, and concerns over federal control. They’re not alone—Charlotte and Billings also passed. But the city isn’t walking away empty-handed: they’ve uncovered $135 million in other funding opportunities for crime labs, mental health, and homelessness programs, using this process as a roadmap for future investments. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/77ef3c8c7cd5c81c