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Morning Gretna! We've got the scoop on the latest happenings in town. Read on to get looped in. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why protesters want Gretna police to rethink their ICE cooperation
  • How French Quarter turmoil is affecting a Gretna favorite’s sister spot

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📰 News we're reading

• Protesters ask Jefferson Parish council to oppose Border Patrol, call for ICE-free zones (nola.com) — Jefferson Parish leaders met in Gretna as faith and civic groups urged the council to oppose masked Border Patrol operations and limit local cooperation with ICE, including by Gretna police. Residents and business advocates pressed for “ICE‑free zones” on parish property, while council members promised to seek more transparency from federal agents but stressed their authority is limited.
   

• French Quarter restaurants are in make-or-break mode after disruptive year: ‘Not normal at all' (nola.com) — A popular Mexican restaurant with a Gretna location has temporarily closed its French Quarter spot after a tough year of immigration crackdowns, staff shortages, and disruptive road work. While the Gretna restaurant remains open, the story highlights how construction, security concerns, and changing tourism patterns are squeezing New Orleans hospitality businesses heading into the holidays.
   

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