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  • Why Musicians’ Village renters may face tripled rents next month
  • Why is Amy Schumer selling her French Quarter retreat now?
  • How a New Orleans-linked immigration sweep sparked protests in Gonzales

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📰 News we're reading

• Musicians' Village renters could see sharp increase after Habitat for Humanity sale (wwltv.com) — New Orleans Habitat for Humanity is under fire after selling eight Musicians’ Village rental homes to a Metairie landlord, a move that could raise rents from about $300 to over $1,000 as soon as January. The Housing Authority of New Orleans says it’s working with Habitat, the new owner, and tenants to prevent displacement, especially for elderly and vulnerable culture bearers. City leaders are demanding explanations for the sale and its impact on affordability.
   

• Amy Schumer Sells Brooklyn Home and Lists Her New Orleans Home Amid Divorce News (cheatsheet.com) — Amy Schumer has put her historic French Quarter retreat in New Orleans on the market, listing the 2021 purchase for about $1.25 million as she navigates a newly announced divorce. The comedian recently sold her Brooklyn townhouse at a loss, and it’s unclear where she, her estranged husband, and their child plan to settle next.
   

• Marchers protest immigration sweep in Gonzales (weeklycitizen.com) — Immigration sweeps that reportedly began in the New Orleans area are sparking visible backlash, including a weekend protest march in Gonzales against the “Catahoula Crunch” operation. Demonstrators say Border Patrol agents are racially profiling Hispanic residents and targeting Latin-owned businesses, and they’re urging neighbors—citizens and noncitizens alike—to push back against fear in their communities.
   

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